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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2096South Region Basketballhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2096
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 07:21:00 -0500
(2/26/2015) The men's basketball team is participating in the NCCAA South Region Tournament at Piedmont International University. They play on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. against the host school. The games may be viewed here:
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The women's basketball team will be participating in the NCCAA South Regional Tournament at Trinity Baptist College. They begin play on Friday night at 5:00 p.m. against Pensacola Christian College. The games may be viewed here:
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2086Science Department Helps PTC Studentshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2086
Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:25:00 -0500
(2/12/2015) There are many opportunities to serve Christ that do not come in the typical manner we anticipate. Earlier this week, Dr. Helene Peters and her lab assistant senior Liz Foster were able to help a group of students from the Pinellas Technical College (PTC) in Clearwater. PTC has been providing quality vocational education, continuing education coursework, and commercial training to adult residents living in the greater Pinellas County area since 1962. The students that visited this day were enrolled in one of the healthcare programs offered by their school and ranged in age from 18 to 50. Their field trip to CCC was designed to acquaint them with our biological lab and to do some histology work with our microscopes. Dr. Peters, Liz, and their PTC instructor Mrs. Oakes all took part in the preparation, examination, and discussion of basic cell tissue. The students were excited to participate in the experience and to see firsthand the beauty of God's creation under the microscope's powerful eye.
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For the most part, these students have never visited our campus. This opportunity incited many positive and encouraging comments and even some interest in attending the college in the future. In addition, Dr. Peters was able to assist another educational institution in our community and share the love of Christ through service to their teacher and students. It is our hope and prayer that future interactions will give opportunity to serve the public and to share Christ.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2077Suits, Sneakers, & Cancerhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2077
Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:10:00 -0500
Typically games between our college and NCCAA DII south region rivals are hard-fought contests to move one up in the standings. But this weekend, the two teams are playing for something bigger - to raise awareness in the fight against cancer.
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Each year, the American Cancer Society sponsors a nationwide event they have named Coaches vs. Cancer: Suits and Sneakers. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness with the fight against cancer, share the importance of nutrition and physical activity to reduce one's risk of the disease, and to promote the role the American Cancer Society is playing in helping people face this prospect or reality in their lives. Participating colleges identify specific games where they will designate gate receipts and solicit additional donations to go toward some family whose lives have been touched by this disease. Coaches and staff from the two teams are encouraged to wear sneakers with their suits during the game to signify their commitment to this cause and in support of the project selected.
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Saturday, February 7, Clearwater Christian College will travel to Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida to participate in a Coaches vs. Cancer weekend. The family selected by Trinity Baptist College for this evening is one shared by the two communities: the Kris and Tabitha Parson family. The Parson's eight-year-old daughter Carolina has been fighting a cancerous brain tumor for over a year. Her father Kris is a graduate of Trinity Christian Academy and Clearwater Christian College and was an outstanding basketball player at both schools. They are faithful members of Trinity Baptist Church and have raised their three children in the church and academy. This family is one cherished by both communities and the face this weekend of a family battling cancer that everyone should easily recognize.
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The Lady Cougars will play at 2:00 p.m. and the men's contest will follow at 4:00 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Fans from both teams are asked to forgo any potential gate discounts or waivers to support this worthy cause. Students will be asked to submit a donation of $1 - $5. All other adults will be asked to give at least $10. Such a donation is minuscule compared to the battle the Parson family is facing and the cost associated with such a fight. Clearwater fans who may not be able to travel to the game but would like to support Kris and his family can participate also by going to the Fundly website named <a href="https://fundly.com/carolina-parson-s-fund">Carolina Parson Fund</a> and donate there. Please join Trinity Baptist College, Clearwater Christian College, and the Parsons in this important battle.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2068CCC Recognized at NSCAAhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2068
Tue, 27 Jan 2015 07:16:00 -0500
(1/27/2015) At their annual National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) convention held at the Philadelphia Convention Center on January 14-18, three members of the 2014 CCC women's soccer program were recognized for their outstanding performance. Sophomore defender Naomi Reed, freshman forward Kelsey Murphy, and freshman defender Heidi Ruth were named to the All-American Team for NCCAA DII women's soccer. <div class=centered style="float:left;width:282px;padding-right:8px">
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</div>Naomi received the additional recognition of NSCAA/NCCAA Women's DII National Player of the Year. The convention featured over 7,500 in attendance and All-American and Player-of-the-Year recognitions were made of players from the NCAA DI-DII-DIII, NAIA, NCCAA DI-DII, and NJCAA. <div class=centered style="float:right;width:182px;padding-left:8px">
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<span class=smalltext>Mark Bates receiving Women's Coach of the Year Award</span>
</div>The banquet was kicked off with an honorary All-American presentation to Sir Alex Ferguson, former manager of the Manchester United. Clearwater Christian College player recognition came after the 2014 women's soccer team winning their second NCCAA DII National Championship, defeating Maranatha Baptist Bible College from Wisconsin 2-0 in the championship game.
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In addition to these player recognitions, Coach Mark Bates was awarded the NSCAA/NCCAA DII Women's Coach of the Year. This was Coach Bates second such recognition, having won it initially in 2012. This recognition comes after a successful 11-7-2 season and a national tournament where all opponents were held scoreless.
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Congratulations to our Cougar Women's soccer team!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2061Cougars in the Gamehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2061
Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:48:00 -0500
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The 2015 Cougar baseball team is coming off an incredible weekend after participating in the <i><b>Get in the Game</i></b> event sponsored by Camp Anderson in Old Town, Florida. Camp Anderson is a Christian camp whose goal is to evangelize young people and train them to be productive servants of the local church and their local community. On Saturday morning, January 10, the Clearwater baseball team conducted the camp by instructing over 150 boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 16 on the finer points of the game. The event concluded three hours later with a picnic for campers and their family members, and a gospel presentation by Coach Rossiter. Several accepted Christ as their Savior as a result of these efforts.
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There are multiple blessings that came out of this activity. First, the CCC baseball team was able to share their gifts and talents in a meaningful way with other young people. Second, they were able to partner with a Christian ministry in a unique manner for the cause of Christ. Third, the team was able to assist an alumnus, Joshua Carter ('09), in his ministry as the camp's worship leader. Fourth, young people came to Christ as a result of their ministry. And finally, this event has ignited the passion of the baseball team for what Christ can do through them this season.
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For more information and pictures, go to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CampAnderson.org?fref=photo">Camp Anderson</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2051President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Fall 2014http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2051
Tue, 06 Jan 2015 16:57:00 -0500
(1/6/2015) The Registrar's Office at Clearwater Christian College has announced the academic President's and Dean's list recipients for the 2014 Fall semester. In order to be named to the President's list, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale during a full-time enrollment. Those named to the Dean's List are required to earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4.00 scale.
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Apgar, Emily J<br>
Arnal, Kathleen<br>
Art, Caroline E<br>
Byrd, Elizabeth Ruth<br>
Dunlap, Allan<br>
Dunlap, Sarah<br>
Edman, Brian Joseph<br>
Elkins, Harrison<br>
Engwall, Benjamin<br>
Fedora, Leah<br>
Foster, Hannah<br>
Frey, Katie<br>
Ghareeb, Joshua<br>
Hackett, Nicole<br>
Hanna, Taya<br>
Hicks, Amber<br>
Huguenin, Wynette<br>
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Johnson, Christen<br>
Jones, Caleb<br>
Kirby, Carrie<br>
Kiskaddon, Kathryn<br>
Laviolette, Laura<br>
Ley, Joshua<br>
Lowery, Kaitlin M<br>
Lowry, Chad<br>
Luepschen, Rebecca<br>
Marshall, Blake Austin<br>
Montero, Rebeca<br>
Morrill, Joy A<br>
Murphy, Kelsey Katherine<br>
Najjar, Amber<br>
Nienhuis, Amanda<br>
Pereira, Michael Jonathan<br>
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Reed, Naomi Jo<br>
Reynolds, Hali<br>
Richie, Elizabeth<br>
Robertson, Alistair Thomas<br>
Robinson, Jonathon D<br>
Scott, Evan W<br>
Sirk, Margaret<br>
Stratton, Maycee<br>
Trill, Sarah A<br>
Tuininga, Riley K<br>
Valdivia, Alexis<br>
Vought, Ethan<br>
Walters, Christina<br>
Walton, Matthew Kyle<br>
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Watson, Olivia<br>
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Andrews, Stephanie<br>
Baurer, Tyler<br>
Blakemore, David<br>
Bouchard, Lauren E<br>
Bradley, Alicyn S<br>
Burwinkel, Jennifer<br>
Campbell, Melissa<br>
Carlson, Colton<br>
Christensen, Lydia R<br>
Dampier, Devan<br>
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Davis, Kristin A<br>
Earley, Elizabeth Katherine<br>
Farrell, Hannah<br>
Feliz, Joanna<br>
George, Taylor<br>
Giddings, Sarah Elizabeth<br>
Goode, Moira<br>
Greene, Madalene A<br>
Gutierrez, Madai<br>
Hajj, Grace<br>
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Henry, Charity L<br>
Hernandez, Alissa<br>
Hippchen, Austin<br>
Johnson, Courtney J<br>
Klein, Sina<br>
Lester, Delaney Renee<br>
Llerena, Ashley R<br>
Lopez, Peter J<br>
Marinello, Hope<br>
Maurer, Rachel<br>
Mistor, Shelby<br>
Moody, Natalia<br>
Moore, Johnathan Lawrence<br>
Nelson, Charity<br>
Oare, Jared<br>
Olson, Luke Everette<br>
Orrs, Janessa<br>
Osborne, Rebekah Hope<br>
Plummer, Katherine<br>
Quintana, Carissa M<br>
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Roller, Jacqueline N<br>
Sadik, Rebekah<br>
Schmidt, Heather<br>
Shearer, Joshua<br>
Sikes, James<br>
Slattery, Cara<br>
Smith, Brittany Anne<br>
Smith, Carleigh Shea<br>
Soczka, Elijah Zierer<br>
Stevens, Katrina Marie<br>
Tarcza, Philip Justin<br>
Tuininga, Karlene Caroline<br>
Valentine, TaNisha D<br>
Vitte, Tabitha Renee<br>
Waite, James David<br>
Wallace, Dean-Paul<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2050Ribbon Cutting Seals Partnershiphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2050
Tue, 06 Jan 2015 07:37:00 -0500
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(1/6/2015) On Tuesday, December 2, the Christian Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay (C3TB) held their official ribbon cutting ceremony on the steps leading to the main entrance of Cathcart Hall to commemorate their new office. At the start of the fall semester, the college finalized an arrangement allowing the Chamber to use a vacant office on campus to serve as their base of operation. This ceremony recognizes the unique partnership Clearwater Christian College is striving to have with the Chamber, Christian businesses, and business persons who live or work in our greater Tampa Bay area. Over 40 members attended the ceremony conducted by chief executive officer Laurie Hill. CCC senior vice president Dr. Dan Ebert and executive director of institutional advancement Ben Puckett represented Clearwater Christian College at the event. In recognition of this partnership, Provost Anthony Abell was quoted saying "Entering into a partnership with C3TB provides many mutual benefits.Our students are exposed to opportunities for employment and mentoring in the local Tampa Bay area, while at the same time members of C3TB are provided a pool of students available for employment.<div class=centered style="float:right;width:358px;padding-left:8px">
<img src="/images/campusnews/chamber_of_commerce-2.jpg" style=width:350px></div>Also, the college administration has the ability to connect with local businesses bringing awareness of the college to them. In turn C3TB has been provided a central greater Tampa Bay location and facilities to conduct business."
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C3TB's office is located on the solarium of Cathcart Hall. Administrative functions occur in Laurie's office, as well as nearby conference rooms. Close proximity to the college dining hall gives opportunity for extended fellowship and contact with CCC administration and students. A regular stream of local business persons can be seen on campus throughout any given week. On Friday, November 14, Clearwater Christian College was the host organization for their monthly Business Feature Friday event. Ben and Karin Puckett were able to share the history and purposes of CCC with a group of chamber members who attended. Beginning in January, 2015, senior business major Dean-Paul Wallace from the Cayman Islands will be doing an internship with the Christian Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay under the supervision of Mrs. Hill.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2048Missional Teachinghttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2048
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:15:00 -0500
The music education students at Clearwater Christian College are putting their education to work by giving private lessons to underprivileged children through the Clearwater Salvation Army of Upper Pinellas County. The church began their School of Music in 2011 and it continues to have a growing impact today on children from elementary through high school. Almost 50 students are currently in the program, meeting weekly with volunteers to develop their musical skills. Presently, the program offers lessons in brass, piano, percussion, dance and creative arts, chorus and guitar. Lessons are provided free-of-charge to children who may otherwise be unable to receive the benefit of music lessons. Sessions are coordinated with a dinner giving volunteers and students a chance to interact with one another on an informal basis. Clearwater Christian College's involvement in the School of Music began last year after a call by the church's ministry of music.
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Hannah Schmidtke, from the class of 2014, accepted the challenge and became the first CCC to lend a hand. When asked about the experience, Hannah wrote, "I began to teach piano to a class of ten at the Clearwater School of Music beginning in January, 2014, and continued until my graduation in May. I was so encouraged by their progress, especially since none of my students had a piano in their homes. I was also able to take part in the Bible study and dinner that took place before music classes each week. For most of my students, their weekly piano lesson was the only contact they had with followers of Christ. Though I do not know of any students who trusted Christ in that time, I am certain that seeds were planted. The most notable personal impact was the opportunity I was presented with to teach at the Salvation Army's summer music camp, the Longino Music Conservatory at Camp Keystone in Starke, FL. I worked there in June and July, instructing chorus, music theory, and dance/theatre courses. It was exciting to be able to invest in young musicians who would then return to their home Corps to minister in music. Some of my students from the Clearwater Citadel Corps attended the Conservatory, and I was thankful for the extended opportunity to live out the gospel while sharing my passion for music with them." Today Hannah is teaching voice and piano at two schools near Philadelphia - the Music Training Center in Malvern and the Yocum Institute for Arts Education in Reading. She maintains contact with several of her Salvation Army Cohorts and has been invited to attend the Territorial Music Institute in Texas next summer as a guest speaker on choral music leadership.
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Jonathan Renfroe is one of two students currently participating in this opportunity. His involvement with The Salvation Army began many years ago. When he was 7 years old, a cornet was put into his hands and he learned to play it through the help he received from his local Salvation Army. By 9th grade, he was teaching lessons himself. Today, he serves as the Youth Pastor for The Salvation Army in Clearwater. Jonathan has a class of five students in his intermediate brass class. He is waiting for six others to join them from the beginner's group. This ministry has enabled him to continue the passion he has for both children and music ministry. He has been able to teach in summer music camps and even traveled to Argentina to minister to children there. Jonathan states "The Salvation Army has had a positive affect on my life, and I hope to impact today's generation in the same way."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2047The Extra Milehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2047
Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:01:00 -0500
(12/18/14) Students in the Anatomy and Physiology I class had a special treat-sort of-during their last class for the fall semester. Assistant Professor Michelle Newell took her students on a field trip to the University of South Florida Medical School Cadaver Lab. While the advancement of technology, the internet and instruction from highly qualified professors are invaluable, they are never a substitute for looking at a genuine human specimen close up. Head USF Professor Orhan Arsian, DVM, PhD, was their host for the hour and a half visit. Before starting, he introduced their session with a valuable lesson on respect for the human body and the people who donate their cadaver for medical research. He went on to speak of "doing good while alive because death is inevitable for all men." He then got down to business, uncovering one of the cadavers and quizzing students on the musculoskeletal system.Newell said "I was a proud professor watching my students accurately identify the muscles and nerves of the cadaver." As the evening progressed, Dr. Arsian explained in more detail than was required in their class some interesting conditions that arise from abnormalities and edema. Students donned gloves to palpate the thyroid artery and the cricothyroid ligament. As their time came to an end, he finally presented the group with a brain. The class had just dissected a sheep brain and now they were able to see for themselves the various structures and landmarks of a human one. Each was able to hold the brain in his or her hands and observe it up close.
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For Professor Newell, the evening paid off in many ways. For her personally, it was an opportunity to measure practically what her students had learned during the course of the semester and she left pleased to see that they passed this test. From a professional viewpoint, the statement Newell heard repeated over the course of the evening was "this is the goal." She understood from that statement that her students realized their experience that night was a precursor of how they plan to invest their lives for Christ. Realizing they are on the right course to that end gave them confidence to continue working hard and to trust the Lord to provide the future He has planned for them.
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This article is not your typical human-interest or news story due to its somewhat delicate subject matter. Understandably, we will not show any pictures. However, to make the point clear, it is shared to illustrate the quality education Clearwater Christian College provides our students, the detailed attention they receive from their instructors, the caliber of young people God is sending our way, and the type of experiences future CCC students can expect.
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By the way, thanks again to Dr. Arsian and his staff for helping make this evening memorable for the students in Anatomy and Physiology I class this year!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2042Bell Choir Rings Up a Win!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2042
Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:49:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/bell_choir_2014.jpg">For the fourth year in a row, the Clearwater Christian College Bell Choir <a href="http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/Clip/10908056/clearwater-christian-college-bell-choir#.VH4Zrf8V8Iw.facebook">performed live</a> on the set of the local Fox Television Network during their morning news broadcast. For the Christmas season, My Tampa Bay Fox Channel 13 adds a special segment to their daily lineup to feature local groups who perform seasonal music. Their goal is to create a festive spirit for the season, to introduce their viewers to local organizations, and to promote upcoming Christmas concerts. Social Studies Education major Charity Nelson from Cortland, NY, was the official spokesman for the bell choir and was interviewed by co-anchor Russell Rhodes just prior to the choir's performance. Nelson handled Rhodes' questions like a professional, answering inquiries such as how bells were played, the challenges of playing in a bell choir, and Clearwater Christian College itself. During the segment linked to this news article, the bell choir played "Good King Wenceslas."
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A special feature of this year's performance was the appearance of CCC's first lady, Mrs. Cathy Klem, who has been part of this semester's choir. In regards to their performance on live television, Mrs. Klem commented, "As a former music education major, I appreciated being able to re-live the musical experience in a classroom with some very talented CCC students. They were so welcoming of me and Dr. Casarow's leadership is highly respected by all. The FOX TV event highlighted our students' ability to play under pressure and at the same time enjoy the opportunity!" The remaining bell choir members are Faith Alexander, Alicyn Bradley, Melissa Campbell, Tatiana DaSilva, Francsico Feliz, Chad Karschner, Carrie Kirby, and Rebecca West. The Clearwater Christian College bell choir is under the direction of Dr. Pattye Casarow.
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Two additional Christmas performances await the CCC music department this month. On Friday night December 5, the department will perform their annual Christmas concert called <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/news/upcomingevents/Christmas_at_Clearwater.asp"><i>Christmas at Clearwater: Ornaments for the Season</a></i> which will feature the various music groups from the college and a special sing-a-long time with Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. On Friday, December 12, at 5:00 p.m., the concert choir will travel to Orlando and perform in Epcot's Candlelight Processional. This is the second year for the choir to win an audition to perform for this program.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2040Lady Cougars National Champs!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2040
Wed, 03 Dec 2014 06:04:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/w_soccer_2014.jpg">(12/3/14) The Lady Cougar Soccer team became NCCAA D2 champions after defeating Maranatha Baptist Bible College 2-0 in the championship game Saturday, November 15 in Kissimmee, Florida. After ending the regular season with an 8-7-1 record, the Lady Cougars went on to win their final 5 games en route to the second national championship in program history. The season was not without its adversity; numerous players missed multiple games due to injuries. But by the end of the season, the team was healthy and playing their best soccer. The Cougars earned the right to participate in the final game after defeating #4 seed Ohio Christian 2-0 and #5 seed Manhattan Christian 4-0. In the championship game, freshman Kelsey Murphy opened the scoring twenty minutes into the match with her second goal of the tournament off an assist from senior Jamie Ray. Katie Reid ended the scoring in the 85th minute with an assist from Kelsey Murphy. The Lady Cougars would win the game 2-0. Goalkeeper Charity Nelson made 2 saves to record the shutout.
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In other national championship news, the Lady Cougars Volleyball team entered this year's NCCAA tournament seeded second. In spite of a struggling season, the Cougars were hopeful they could repeat another national championship run. During pool play the team looked strong and maintained hope for a repeat of last year's championship. Going into the final match of pool play, the Cougars faced off against a strong Kentucky Christian University who was the third seed. In a five set thriller match, the Cougars came up short, losing game five 10-15, placing Clearwater into the semifinal match against the first seed of the other pool, Ohio Christian University. Unfortunately the CCC team never fully recovered from the tough loss against Kentucky and the Ohio team easily defeated Clearwater 3-0. Kentucky Christian would go on to defeat Ohio 3-0 and win the National Championship title for this year. According to Coach Denny, "The 2014 volleyball season is officially over. We placed 3rd in the NCCAA Nationals. Yes, our national championship streak ended at eight in a row. I thank God for every season and each player, manager, and assistant coach who helped contribute to this accomplishment. It was a great ride. To God be the glory...always!"
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A number of CCC players received national recognition for their season and tournament play. These are noted below.
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<b>Scholar Athletes</b><br>
Amanda Bucklin (VB)<br>
Devan Dampier (VB)<br>
Christen Johnson (VB)
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Amanda Bucklin (VB)<br>
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Charity Nelson (SOC)<br>
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Heidi Ruth (SOC)
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<b>Most Valuable Defensive Player</b><br>
Naomi Reed (SOC)
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Kelsey Murphy (SOC)<br>
Naomi Reed (SOC)<br>
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Naomi Reed (SOC)
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2039Analyze This! New Psych Trackshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2039
Wed, 03 Dec 2014 05:44:00 -0500
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(12/3/14) The opportunities in the field of psychology are ever growing and often cross over into other academic areas. For these reasons, Clearwater Christian College will begin in the fall of 2015 to allow students in the psychology department to add a specialization in one of seven different areas. Every psychology major will complete a core curriculum consisting of 45 hours typical of a general degree program at the undergraduate level. In addition, students will complete 12 more hours associated with the specific track they select. These tracks will reflect the vocational or ministerial interest of the students, as well as give them valuable coursework and experience in a complimentary, cross-academic arena. The anticipated result of this new offering is to give graduates a distinctive and excellent academic experience, and an advantage over other candidates when seeking employment or graduate school admission. The seven different areas include general psychology, biblical counseling, forensic psychology, sports psychology, industrial organizational psychology, behavioral-neuroscience, and social work.
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Regarding these new offerings, psychology department chair person Dr. Kris DeWitt said, "I am thrilled to roll out these new tracks for students to specialize in particular areas in psychology. These options allow students to take ownership of their academic pathway, and will give them the leading edge when it comes to acceptance into graduate school and/or job placement."
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Click <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/academics/undergrad/majors/psychology.asp">Analyze This</a> for more information on the psychology department offerings.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2032New Biology Trackshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2032
Fri, 21 Nov 2014 09:07:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Biology.jpg">(11/21/14) In an effort to strengthen our commitment to meet the need for graduates in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) areas, Clearwater Christian College announces five new academic tracks in the Biology program. The five tracks are Molecular Biology, Pre Health, Organismal Biology, Behavioral/Neuroscience, and Marine & Freshwater Biology.
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Both current and incoming students may enroll in these programs effective with the 2015 fall semester. These new tracks enable biology majors to deepen their knowledge of the relationship between different scientific areas.
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Science division chairman Jared Linebach says, "In order to stay current with trends in biology, these tracks are a necessity. Students who enroll in these tracks will find themselves better prepared for graduate study or employment in these fields."
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Click on <a href="http:/academics/undergrad/majors/biology.asp">New Biology Tracks</a> for more information.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2031New Strategic Communication Majorhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2031
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:44:00 -0500
(11/17/14) In an age of information clutter, communication professionals who are able to
effectively break through the noise and get the word out are in high demand. The launch of Clearwater
Christian's new strategic communication major in the Fall of 2015 places CCC at the forefront of higher
education institutions by providing students interested in Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing
Communications, and Corporate Communications with a new, cutting&#8208;edge, interdisciplinary major that
directly addresses the complexity of today's business communication landscape.
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This new major pulls from several key academic departments across the college to equip students with
the broad knowledge and skills required to succeed in today's fast&#8208;paced and competitive, communication environment. Whether students plan to use their education in the area of full&#8208;time ministry or business,
students will gain critical communication and promotional skills in an environment that fosters
honest, responsible, Christ&#8208;honoring communication.
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Dr. Mary Clater, chair of the division of arts and letters, spoke about the importance of this new major
when she said, "The communication profession is shifting to emphasize the strategic integration of
various communication forms. As a reflection of that shift, the new strategic communication major
prepares students to step into the burgeoning communication workforce with expertise and tools
needed to effectively incorporate organizational communication, public relations, marketing, and
management principles."
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The major will incorporate key courses from the business, English, and communication departments.
Additionally, new courses will be offered specific to this major, including principles of public relations,
organizational communication, and communication campaigns. The careful selection of courses provides
students with a foundation of organizational theory, layers on key business communication skills,
incorporates marketing and promotional strategy, and infuses management best practices.
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"Students within the strategic communications major will be trained to not only be effective
communication professionals but gain the leadership and managerial acumen required to be future
leaders in their field," says Dr. Ian Duncan, chair of the business division.
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Prior to graduation, students will be provided with several opportunities to gain hands&#8208;on experience
through internships and courses designed to provide practical on&#8208;the&#8208;job experience in business
communication, promotional writing, group problem&#8208;solving, strategy development, media production,
and client relations. Strategic communication students will leave the program with a portfolio to use for
future job interviews.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2024Casarow Published in Journalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2024
Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:18:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/PCasarow_casual_photo.jpg">(11/14/2014) When the 2014 fall edition of the Christian Journal of Education published and distributed by the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) was recently released, it featured an article by CCC professor Dr. Pattye Casarow. The article was entitled "Integrating the Arts in the Elementary Classroom."
<br><br>The emphasis of the article was on the importance and benefits of incorporating language, visual, and performing arts in the core academic curriculum. The premise of her article is that learning will be greatly enhanced when the arts accompany the learning process and, in addition, it makes the entire experience fun. Many practical examples were given in her presentation and several others should flow naturally from the minds of creative teachers as these principles are put into practical use.
<br><br>Dr. Casarow heads the music department at Clearwater Christian College and often presents these concepts to education students through their methods courses.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2023Duvall Accepted to Medical Schoolhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2023
Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:05:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Duvall_campus_news.jpg">(11/14/2014) Senior Pre-Med student Grant Duvall received an early Christmas present. This week he learned he was accepted into the prestigious University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. U of M is one of three schools Grant made application to attend and it was his first choice because it is the closest to nearby Westminster where he resides. Among public medical schools, University of Maryland is in the top ten percent ranking 6th out of 76 institutions. Among all medical schools, they are currently ranked 16th.
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Regarding Grant, Dr. Helene Peters states "Grant will graduate as one who came through our Pre-Med program as a freshman. He distinguished himself above his peers and followed his advisor's recommendations toward his goal of medical school. I personally encouraged him to intern in a family practice here in Clearwater under Dr. Elizabeth Lawrence to gain experience in the field. Listening to the feedback from his medical school interviews, it is obvious that committee members discovered what we already knew of Grant—[he is] a gifted young man with great potential to become an excellent physician. Not only was he accepted into medical school, but one of the prestigious ones in our nation--comparable with schools like Harvard, Stanford, and John Hopkins."
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Regarding his acceptance, Grant commented "For me, the acceptance means a lot because it is the culmination of 4 years of focused effort towards a singular goal. Maryland is the number 6th ranked public medical school and was my top choice before the application process started. Because of the small class size at CCC, I was able to communicate with my professors on both a professional and personal level which helped contribute to a deeper understanding of the subject material. As well, the professors worked closely with me to make sure I was doing everything necessary to put myself in a good position for medical school acceptance. Dr. Peters, Dr. Henry, and Mrs. Newell did a great job in all my classes of presenting the material well so that I would be prepared for the MCAT."
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Grant is awaiting responses from the University of South Florida in Tampa and the University of Florida in Gainesville. Clearwater Christian College congratulates Grant on his acceptance and looks forward to hearing from other seniors and recent graduates regarding their requests as the school year unfolds.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2020Connect to NCCAA Nationalshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2020
Wed, 12 Nov 2014 06:56:00 -0500
(11/12/2014) Clearwater Christian College fans can follow all the NCCAA D2 action directly on their website by clicking on the following links for the women's volleyball and women's soccer national tournaments:
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2010Panuccio Visits Campushttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2010
Fri, 07 Nov 2014 08:09:00 -0500
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</div>(11/7/14) The College was honored to host Jesse Panuccio, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. The responsibility of the DEO is to assist the Governor of Florida in advancing the state's economy by championing its economic development vision and by administering state and federal programs and initiatives to help visitors, citizens, businesses, and communities. A good number of students and staff members attended the meeting held in the Gospel Center Memorial Chapel.
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In his presentation, Director Panuccio shared with the audience the State of Florida's economy beginning with the economic downturn that occurred during the end of Former Governor Crist's administration and the strives Governor Scott has taken in bringing Florida back to where the state once was and in advancing it as an economic leader into the future. One significant project underway is the preparation of Florida seaports to potentially receive larger ships that soon will be passing through the expanded Panama Canal. At the conclusion, Panuccio entertained questions from the audience.
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Panuccio joined DEO in January, 2013. Prior to joining this department, he served as the General Counsel to Governor Rick Scott where he managed the legal affairs and staff of the Governor's office, helped direct and coordinate litigation and legal policy across state agencies, advised the Governor on over eighty judicial nominations, and served as the Governor's chief ethics officer. Panuccio earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School and practiced law in Washington D.C. before coming to Florida.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2008NCCAA Region Updatehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=2008
Fri, 07 Nov 2014 06:47:00 -0500
(11/5/2014) Three Clearwater Christian College intercollegiate athletic teams participated in NCCAA II south regional competition this past week. In dynamic fashion, the women's soccer and women's volleyball teams won their championship tournaments earning them a bid in the NCCAA National Tournament to be held later this month. Below are their individual reports.
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The Cougar Volleyball Team captured the 2014 NCCAA South Region Championship with a solid three set sweep over the home team, Pensacola Christian College. While close sets, the Lady Cougars went 25-22; 25-19; 25-18 against the Eagles.
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The Cougars showed strength and composure as they went up against a very solid opponent in PCC. Senior Amanda Bucklin dominated play at the net finishing with 18 kills while setter Cassie Foster recorded 38 set assists. With the win, the CCC team secures a place at the NCCAA National Tournament to be held at the Kissimmee Civic Center, November 13-15, 2014. Click on the following link to follow tournament results: <a href="http://thenccaa.org/news/2014/7/23/WVB2_0723143747.aspx">http://thenccaa.org/news/2014/7/23/WVB2_0723143747.aspx</a>
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<h3>Women's Soccer</h3>
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The Lady Cougars went into the Regional Championship game against the #1 seed Bob Jones University. The past four meetings of these schools all produced a tie or one goal win and this would be no exception. Midway through the first half, Kelsey Murphy took a pass from Rebecca Farrell deep in the box and was taken down by a Bob Jones defender as she shot the ball resulting in a penalty kick. Heidi Ruth's penalty kick was initially blocked by the Bruins goalie, but the rebound was followed with a hard shot from Ruth that found the back of the net for a 1-0 CCC lead. With aggressive defense by goalie Charity Nelson who had 10 saves, this was enough to give CCC the championship. Clearwater Christian Cougars earned their 3rd straight South Region Title and will advance to the National Championship Tournament in Kissimmee, FL as the #1 seed. Click on the following link to follow tournament results: <a href="http://thenccaa.org/news/2014/7/23/WSOC2_0723144134.aspx">http://thenccaa.org/news/2014/7/23/WSOC2_0723144134.aspx</a>
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<h3>Men's Soccer</h3>
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The Cougars fought hard against the home team Toccoa Falls College forcing a double overtime match that went to penalty kicks. The two teams matched shot to shot, with Toccoa finally gaining the one shot edge to win the game 1-0.
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<h3>Regional Honors</h3>
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The following players earned South Region honors.
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Region MVP: Amanda Bucklin
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1st Team All Region: Cassie Foster
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2nd Team All Region: Christen Johnson
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Honorable Mention: Devan Dampier
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<br>Region MVP: Naomi Reed
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All South Region Players: Naomi Reed, Kelsey Murphy, Heidi Ruth and Jamie Ray
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<h5>Men's Soccer</h5>
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All South Region Players: Brad Cole, James Sikes, and Riley Tuininga
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1998CCC Announces New Master's Programhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1998
Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:49:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Masters_photo.jpg"><i>(10/30/2014)</i> Dr. Mary Draper, dean of academics, announced the addition of a new Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction to our graduate school curriculum. This program is designed to support the classroom teacher with a deeper understanding of the theories and pedagogies associated with curriculum design and instruction, and to equip them with requisite knowledge and skills for service as effective classroom teachers with a philosophical focus on God's Word, regardless of the educational setting in which they are serving.
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As with our other programs, faculty teaching in the Curriculum and Instruction program have experience as full-time teachers and maintain currency by observing and working in the schools in the Tampa Bay area. Courses such as curriculum and instructional planning and implementation, cross cultural diversity, human development and social dimensions of learning, and differentiated instruction help to form the curriculum.
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The program is totally online, and candidates in the program may take two courses each semester. The terms are approximately eight weeks in duration, and courses are taken one at a time. The use of online discussion boards and Collaborate, a live-feed meeting with the professor and the rest of the class, add a dimension of community to the program. Teachers share experiences and learn from each other as well as the professor.
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In regards to this program, Dr. Draper said, "We have been successfully operating our graduate school with our initial program in Educational Leadership since 2007. We felt that there was a great need among classroom teachers who simply wanted to stay in the classroom but become better equipped for the changes that naturally come in the field of education. Our master's program in Curriculum and Instruction will strengthen both the classroom experience and the school as a whole as teachers obtain further training in what they do best—teach!"
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Applications for this program are being accepted for the 2015 spring semester. Go to <a target=a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/graduatestudies/">Graduate School</a> for further information and to begin the application process.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1976College Celebrates Global Ambassadors During Annual Missions Conferencehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1976
Thu, 02 Oct 2014 06:51:00 -0500
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(10/2/2014) The 2014 missions conference at Clearwater Christian College, <i>Pathways to the World: Celebrating CCC Alumni</i>, highlighted alumni of the college who help spread the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world.
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Featured alumni speakers included Diana Joss ('89) serving with Child Evangelism Fellowship in the Middle East, Andrew Shields ('00) involved in church planting and Bible institute ministries in Mexico with Banner of Faith Ministries and Phil K., serving in a church planting among Greek nationals, as well as to a growing congregation of Iranian refugees who have fled their country due to persecution.
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K. was the conference featured speaker in chapel Wednesday through Friday. He encouraged us to realize this endeavor is not an exercise associated with guilt but in reality our participation in the eternal plan of God to produce faithful worshippers from all tribes, nations and people. On Friday, he spoke from scripture to the issue of persecution and trials to underline the reality that this is one of the chief ways to proclaim the gospel message and illustrated this from the example of Paul and other believers he has already met through his ministry.
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Joining Joss, Shields and K. for a panel discussion on Friday morning were Travis Mitten ('94) with Bible Basic International serving in Honduras and Marta Galdamez ('06) who serves with International Partnership Ministries in support services and deaf ministries. In addition to alumni, representatives from 20 different agencies joined our conference as exhibitors, classroom presenters and spiritual mentors. Throughout the conference, a PowerPoint ran prior to chapel and on the screen in the dining hall showing photos of over 40 alumni families serving around the world.
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More information about the missions conference, including future dates, is available at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu">clearwater.edu</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1974A New Year for Alpha Chihttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1974
Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:18:00 -0500
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(9/30/2014) CLEARWATER, Florida — The Florida Theta chapter of the National College Honor Society, Alpha Chi, inducted nine students of Clearwater Christian College, Monday, September 22, 2014. The new Alpha Chi members pledged to uphold the purposes of Alpha Chi and to strive to make its ideals their ideals in scholarship and service during a ceremony in the college's Gospel Center Memorial Chapel. Alpha Chi members at Clearwater Christian College put into practice their pledge by providing tutoring to fellow students at the college.
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The new inductees included Allan Dunlap, Benjamin Engwall, Sarah Giddings, Kathryn Kiskaddon, Chad Lowry, Jon Robinson, Jacqueline Roller, Dean-Paul Wallace, and Ashley Wheeler. These nine members joined current members Alicyn Bradley, Grant Duvall, Taylor George, Megan Jenkins, Hali Reynolds and Katrina Stevens.
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The officers for the 2014-15 school year are President Allan Dunlap, Vice President Jacqueline Roller, Secretary/Treasurer Alicyn Bradley and Chaplain Grant Duvall. The faculty sponsors for the Florida Theta Chapter are Kimberly Tanner and Jan Anderson.
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Alpha Chi is a well known leadership society found in colleges across the country and Puerto Rico. Membership consists of the top 10 percent of an institution's juniors, seniors and graduate students.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1942CCC Welcomes New Coacheshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1942
Tue, 15 Jul 2014 07:08:00 -0500
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<b>Craig Wilsman</b> from Lakeland, Florida has joined our staff as the head coach of our men's basketball team. Wilsman is no stranger to the coaching ranks having over 20 years of experience in Christian higher education. Craig brings a breadth of championship experience with him to Clearwater and has also coached collegiate players who have received All-Star, All-Conference, All-Region, All-American and All-Canadian Awards.
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Prior to coming to CCC, Wilsman was the Athletic Director and the Head Men's Basketball Coach at The King's University in Edmonton, Alberta, and helped guide his team to their best record in eight years. In addition, Wilsman coached for five years at Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, where he was the school's second coach in their short ACAC school history. He also served as the Athletic Director and the SPORT Director (sports management program that he helped facilitate its start). Most recently at Warner University in Lakeland, Florida, Coach Wilsman guided the Lady Royals to a second and fourth place finish in the highly competitive NAIA Sun Conference.
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Coach Wilsman's relationship with the NCCAA began during his first coaching stint at Simpson University in Redding, California, where he served four years. During his last season at Simpson his team qualified for the NCCAA D II National Tournament in Oklahoma City and finished second in the nation losing to Atlanta Christian (now Point University) in the national championship game.
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Athletic Director Vickie Denny says this about Coach Wilsman: "Craig brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our basketball program and I am thrilled that we can have someone of this caliber to lead our men's team. He has a heart for mentoring young men through the sport of basketball and will bring a new dimension to our men's program. He has been very successful at the NCCAA national level and we look forward to how God will use him as our new men's basketball coach."
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Wilsman earned a Master of Science, Recreation and Parks Administration from Western Illinois University and, in addition to his coaching responsibilities, he will also be developing the sport management program within the Exercise and Sport Science Department. Craig is married to Susan, who is also an accomplished athlete and softball coach, and they have four children.
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<h5>WOMEN'S BASKETBALL</h5>
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<b>Natalie Wilkinson</b> has been named head coach for the women's basketball team. Coach "Nat" is no stranger to the Clearwater area having attended Skycrest Christian School and Clearwater High School (1997-2001). At Clearwater High, Natalie was a four year varsity player and was named most improved player of the team in 2001. After high school graduation, she accepted a basketball scholarship to Southern Wesleyan University where she majored in elementary education. She played four years of basketball as the starting point guard for SWU and won defensive player of the year award her senior year. After college basketball, she remained at SWU for a final year and served as an assistant coach under Chris Williams. It was during this time that Natalie had her first experience in sport ministry by travelling with the SWU basketball team to the Czech Republic.
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Before stepping into the head coaching world, Coach "Nat" continued her playing career with Athletes in Action, traveling to Africa and India playing basketball as a platform to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Since returning to the States, she has coached in South Carolina at Oconee Christian Academy for four years, Seneca High School for a year and Walhalla High School for the past two years. She was named Coach of the Year in 2008 and has a current coaching record of 96-58.
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Athletic Director Vickie Denny is excited to add Natalie to the CCC coaching staff. Dr. Denny remarks, "I have a passion to see quality coaches, and Natalie Wilkinson is bringing a great dimension to our women's team here at Clearwater. She is an intense, knowledgeable coach who knows how to get the most out of her players. She runs an efficient and effective program, and it is obvious she loves the Lord and wants to serve Him through the sport of basketball. This is a winning combination for our Lady Cougars Basketball Team.
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<h5>BASEBALL</h5>
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<b>Bob Rossiter</b> returns to Clearwater Christian College to lead the Cougars' baseball team and also to coordinate the sports ministry program. Coach Rossiter, a 1994 graduate of the college, was an outstanding student athlete on the Cougar baseball team. Upon graduation, Bob married Christine Simmons (also class of 1994) and they began ministering together at Bible Baptist Church and School in Hampton, GA. The Rossiters just completed their 20th year of ministry at BBC. Bob has coached basketball, volleyball, and baseball, also serving as teacher, athletic director and youth pastor over his time at the church and school. He has literally impacted hundreds of young people for the gospel using sports as the avenue. He served as Assistant to the Athletic Commissioner for the Georgia Christian Athletic Association and in 2008 began an athletic outreach ministry called Sports4Christ which plans summer sports mission trips for youth.
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Athletic Director Vickie Denny is pleased to add a veteran coach to the CCC coaching staff. She states, "I have known Bob since he was a student and have watched him grow both professionally and spiritually. I have seen him in action and he brings a solid biblical worldview of coaching and will be a tremendous asset to our athletic program in general, and our baseball team specifically. He is a godly man with a great knowledge of the sport but who also sees the importance of developing young men for the sake of the gospel. Coach Rossiter is going to be a great addition to our men's baseball program and the college."
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In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Coach Rossiter will be leading the sports ministry program at CCC, adding outreach opportunities, academic classes and internships. He is completing his master's degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University in Irving, CA. He and Christine have 10 children and look forward to returning to Clearwater to be a part of the CCC family.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1941Staff Changes & Promotionshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1941
Mon, 19 May 2014 14:52:00 -0500
As we look forward to the 2014-2015 school year, several changes are occurring with current personnel. Some of these changes are reflective of a new organizational structure President Klem is implementing to help the college compete in the ever changing higher education market. Others are promotions intended to strengthen the college's operational position as we move forward. Some are well-deserved faculty promotions due to longevity, additional educational or professional training, and classroom effectiveness. Alumni of CCC are designated by their year of graduation.
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Leading the changes is the naming of Anthony Abell as college provost. Abell first came to CCC in 2003 to teach in the Bible department; however, he has undergraduate education in business and has leadership experience in the corporate world and United States military. Abell will oversee the day-to-day operations of the institution through the various directors and administrative personnel.
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Dr. Daniel Ebert ('76) returned to the college this January as chairman of the Division of Biblical Studies. He has been named Senior Vice President, with duties including advising the president, developing and directing the Faith to Life Worldview Center, developing international education, and overseeing missions.
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Others joining the executive leadership team as directors include Ben Puckett ('76-Alumni and Advancement), Paul Schmiel (Operations) and Jessica Stewart ('12-Finances). Dr. Vickie Denny has been named as director of athletics and will oversee our ever-growing intercollegiate sports program.
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In the areas of academics, the following faculty members are serving as new division or department chairs: Dr. Mary Clater ('06-chair of the division of arts and letters), Dr. Jared Linebach ('07-chair of the division of science) and Dr. Kristin DeWitt ('87-chair of the department of psychology).
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The college also announced that Dr. Melissa Cancel ('93) was promoted from associate professor to professor of communications. Melissa has been teaching at CCC since 1997. Mrs. Marian Foulks and Dr. Jared Linebach ('07) were both promoted from assistant to associate professor. Mrs. Foulks began teaching at CCC in 2007; Dr. Linebach joined the faculty in 2011.
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New personnel joining the college family for the first time will be announced later in the summer.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1940Security Team Recognizedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1940
Tue, 13 May 2014 10:13:00 -0500
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The Sons of the American Revolution recognized Clearwater Christian College for their proper display of the American flag. Chief of Security Terry Baumann received the commendation from SAR members Dr. Bob Cundiff and Dan Hopper during a ceremony held on campus on April 23. Chief Baumann's security team is responsible for the proper handling and displaying of the school's flag on a daily basis. He credits this recognition to his staff's diligence and ongoing assistance from campus veterans and Air Force ROTC cadets in the student body.
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In response, Chief Baumann is quoted saying "The college is proud to display the United States flag properly, both during daylight hours and in the evening with illumination."
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The Sons of the American Revolution is a national organization honoring individuals whose forefathers fought for American independence. The college salutes Chief Baumann and his staff.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1934Hale Enters Hall of Famehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1934
Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:22:00 -0500
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Senior Tori Hale was inducted into the Clearwater Christian College Hall of Fame during the spring athletic chapel held on campus Thursday, April 24. This recognition is reserved for graduating senior athletes who achieved All-American status during their tenure at the college, possess an outstanding Christian testimony, receive the nomination of their coach, and are approved by the college administration.
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Tori's athletic contributions were outstanding. She transferred into CCC in the middle of her sophomore year and made an immediate impact. She was a two-time NSCAA/NCCAA All-American in soccer, being named the National Player of the year in both 2012 and 2013. In 2012, she led her team to their first-ever NCCAA Division II national title, being named the tournament MVP. During her senior year, Tori was selected for the Michelle Akers Charter Award for soccer, the highest honor for a NCCAA II soccer player. While dominating on the soccer field, Tori was also an outstanding basketball player for the Lady Cougars being named as an NCCAA second team All American in both 2013 and 2014.
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Tori's academic prowess is also noteworthy. In the summer of 2012, Tori participated in a scientific internship through the SPARK program at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. She will graduate next week with her class with a degree in Biology. She has already been accepted and plans to attend the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in the fall of 2014.
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Tori is the daughter of Gregory and Verna Hale and resides in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. Her long range goal is to become a medical missionary. While she will be missed greatly on our college campus, we are excited to see how the Lord will use this humble student-athlete in the years to come. Congratulations Tori Hale, our most recent Hall of Fame member.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1933CCC at CCFCC Expohttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1933
Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:59:00 -0500
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Landing that first job can be a challenge. However, Lisa Dollenmayer from the CCC Guidance and Counseling Office makes it a little easier through her service and ministry to the student body. This month, Mrs. Dollenmayer has been preparing students to participate in the annual Career Expo Fair sponsored by the Colleges of Central Florida Career Consortium (CCFCC) and is comprised of a number of ICUF colleges in the Central Florida area. The fair was held at the University of Tampa across the Bay and over 64 companies from the Central Florida area participated this year. Nearly 300 juniors and seniors from participating institutions took part in this year's fair. Dollenmayer aided CCC students by aggressively promoting the event, providing free shuttle service to and from campus, and offering timely workshops prior to the actual fair to help students get a competitive edge.
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In regards to the benefits of the fair, senior Criminal Justice major Josh Wheeler commented " I loved it (the Expo) because it provided an excellent way to network with various employers even though I still have a year left of school. I loved that even though I am a Criminal Justice major, many of the employers were still willing to talk to me about what they did and how I could get involved. I have certain ideas of where I want to be in life but not always sure how I am going to get there. The career expo provided me the opportunity to look at the different professions offered there to try and get a feel for what I might want to do after graduation."
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In addition to career fairs, the Guidance and Counseling Office provides on-going workshops and seminars to CCC students, leads to profitable employment and internship opportunities, hosts prospective employers on campus, and offers one-on-one career counseling to those seeking assistance. Many students who avail themselves of these services find pathways to worthwhile experiences that aid in securing employment after graduation.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1929Worthwhile Chapelhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1929
Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:35:00 -0500
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The College family was honored to have in chapel yesterday CCC alumnus Dan Emr, executive director of Worthwhile Wear. Dan was a business major at CCC and went on to a successful career in engineering and manufacturing after graduating in 2007. As a layman in 2010, he was moved by the testimony of a young missionary couple who described the plight of women forced into the sex slave market. The Spirit of God gripped his heart and led him to join in this effort to physically and spiritually free these individuals from the bondage of Satan and sin. In 2010 he started Worthwhile Wear, a company dedicated to a four-prong model of ministry that includes rescue, rehabilitation, prevention, and awareness. The manufacturing component of his company gives rescued women a place where rehabilitation can occur through evangelism, discipleship, and the opportunity of satisfying work that gives these individuals a sense of responsibility and worth, and helps them transition back into society as productive members of the body of Christ. It's a dynamic account of how one graduate is taking what God has given him to literally change the world one person at a time.
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In his presentation, Dan stressed the importance of having a proper understanding of the realities of human trafficking and warns against 'passion without education.' Most victims are not those experiencing the consequences of bad decisions but are honest, hard-working individuals who are enslaved through trickery, intimidation, and fear. Through the help of local agencies and other professionals, individuals are rescued and invited to join their program which provides housing, timely counseling, and, if necessary, vocational training from caring staff, trained professionals, and a host of volunteers from the community. Worthwhile Wear is the manufacturing arm of the ministry and provides its vocational component. All staff members have the testimony of a relationship with Jesus Christ through salvation and are prepared to respond to spiritual questions and inquiries as the Spirit of God opens doors. Daily devotions and Bible studies, as well as loving care from staff, are often sufficient to create doors for sharing Christ.
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One of the reasons Dan was at CCC yesterday is because he is in the area investigating the potential of replicating his ministry in the Pinellas County area. Dan grew up on the mission field watching his father serve Christ in the Ukraine. Coming out of the business world, his dad understood the need of creating ministries that can replicate themselves in other places of the world. Though Dan's father is now at home in heaven, the ministries he started in the Ukraine are continuing and spreading to other parts of the region. Now Dan is using that model in his ministry with Worthwhile Wear.
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It is a prayer of Clearwater Christian College that we can assist Dan with educating our Clearwater community regarding the problems of human trafficking and the opportunities that are there to show the love of Christ and share the message of ultimate freedom through Jesus Christ. Check out <a target="_blank" href="http://www.worthwhilewear.org/">Worthwhile Wear</a> for more information on Dan and this ministry.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1913CCC Announces 2014 Cougar Summer Sports Campshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1913
Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:34:00 -0500
Information for the 2014 Cougar Summer Sports Camps is available to the public. This year, the college is featuring four overnight camps and two new day-only camps. Overnight camps include separate weeks for boys' and girls' basketball, a single combined week for boys' and girls' soccer, and a week of team volleyball camp for girls. Teams are encouraged to register for the individual camp programs and individuals will be considered upon request of the camp director for the team volleyball camp.
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In addition to the overnight camps, the college is offering for the first time two separate weeks of day-only camp for boys' basketball and girls' volleyball. Each camp day opens at 8:30 a.m. and finishes by 4:30 p.m. Campers are required to bring their own lunches.
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Also, for the first time, the college is offering online registration and payment. Discounts are available for the overnight camps if registration is completed by May 20. For more information on these six camps and to register, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/athletics/CougarSportsCamps.asp">Summer Sports Camps</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1903Rays Chaplain Addresses Student Bodyhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1903
Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:04:00 -0500
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When one considers MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, names such as David Price, Ben Zobrist, and Sean Rodriquez may come to mind. But what about Gio Llerena? Few recognize this name, but Gio is a vital part of the Rays organization. In 2005, Gio joined the staff of Baseball Chapel as the director of Latino Ministries with responsibilities in countries such as Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. But in addition, he is Chapel Minister for the Tampa Bay Rays, one of the hottest teams in the eastern division of MLB's American League. Gio is also a 1994 graduate of Clearwater Christian College where he majored in Business.
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Gio's journey after graduation led him into a successful business career in Tampa and his hometown of Miami, and then on staff at Clearwater Christian College. He later accepted a call to full-time ministry to serve as youth and Spanish ministry pastor for the New Testament Baptist Church in Largo, Florida. From there, the doors opened for an opportunity to join Baseball Chapel to minister to an exclusive group of young men and their families who happen to be members of one of America's favorite past times.
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Gio was invited to be the chapel speaker during our 2014 Spring Student Athlete Days. This admissions recruitment event targets young men and women who want to participate in intercollegiate athletics while attending college. Gio's appearance in chapel on this day stresses an important distinctive of CCC- athletic participation is a means to glorify God by allowing the gospel to permeate our entire being in such a manner that we speak it openly through our lives and witness to others. In his message, Gio compared the world's view of success to that spoken of in the Bible. The world views success through victories won and personal statistics. The Bible views success in how one honors and magnifies the Lord Jesus Christ. In addition, Gio gave three marks of the Gospel-centered athlete—humility, passion for God, and self-control-through specific scripture and examples from his ministry in major league baseball.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1899Klem Announces Kellogg Scholarshiphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1899
Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:46:00 -0500
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Statements such as 'hard work pays off' can be realized in so many different ways. Today in chapel, President Klem shared with the student body one way that involves a CCC faculty member.
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Just moments before our morning speaker was to preach his message, Dr. Klem invited Professor of Education Dr. Matt Kellogg to the platform. Dr. Klem proceeded to inform the student body that a scholarship program in his honor will become available beginning this year. The scholarship was established by donors in recognition of Dr. Kellogg's impact on students through his teaching, discipleship ministry, and willingness to go the extra mile for his students. The scholarship, named the Matthew Kellogg Scholarship for Teachers, will award $2,500 to an eligible education major, with preference given to mathematics education majors. The scholarship is intended to be renewed each year until the recipient graduates from CCC.
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Dr. Kellogg's response to this announcement was "I often tell my education majors that teaching at times can be both one of the most discouraging and most encouraging jobs there is. Today was definitely an encouragement. What a humbling and exciting honor to be recognized for doing something I thoroughly enjoy. This scholarship will help ease the financial burden of future education majors, and that thrills my soul! I am constantly encouraged by the caring discipleship exhibited by my colleagues at Clearwater Christian College. God has truly established, sustained, and greatly blessed this unique place of academic training and ministry. I am very thankful to be part of such a place. "
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Dr. Kellogg holds degrees from Bob Jones University (B.S. Mathematics Education), DeSales University (M.Ed. Mathematics Education), and the University of South Florida (Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction in Mathematics Education). Originally from Rochester, New York, Matt taught middle and high school mathematics in Sellersville, PA before joining the CCC faculty in 2000. At CCC, he is the instructor for the Freshman Seminar class taken by all first-time students, teaches in our mathematics department, and instructs all education majors in required technology and mathematics methodology courses.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1888A Forever Storyhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1888
Mon, 24 Feb 2014 11:49:00 -0500
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It all started as a simple trip to China for a teen seeking an experience of a lifetime and resulted in a lifetime experience for the entire family! This is the gist of what alumnus David Altman shared in chapel with the CCC family - but there's so much more to the story!
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In the summer of 2011, Katie, the oldest daughter of Pastor Dave and his wife Teresa, travelled to Maria's Big House of Hope in Luoyang, China, to minister to special needs orphans. This care center is owned and operated by a Christian organization out of Franklin, Tennessee, called Show Hope started by recording artist Stephen Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth. These children have been abandoned by their Chinese birth parents, given loving treatment by the gracious staff at MBHOH, and made available for adoption to Christians living in the USA. Most are adopted, but those who are not placed by the age of six are required to be transferred to one of the state-run orphanages where all hope of finding a home and the continued help they will need are lost forever. After returning from China, the image and story brought back of one little girl by the name of Jaelynn lingered in the family's heart and mind. Jaelynn was different than all the rest in Katie's album of faces because of her gracious spirit to everyone at MBHOD, her infectious smile, and the fact that she was one of the oldest not yet claimed. Pastor Altman shared how God touched his family's heart and led them to pursue becoming Jaelynn's 'forever family.' After months of prayer, completing reams of paperwork, and raising funds to cover the costs associated with this overseas adoption, the Altmans were finally able to bring Jaelynn home with them to Sebring, Florida. Although now safely home, challenges continue for Jaelynn and her family because of the numerous surgeries she has faced and others yet to come. But throughout the process, the Lord continues to show Himself faithful. From the start, Pastor Altman and his family have used this experience to share the story of God's leading and faithfulness, and to compare their story of adoption to this marvelous biblical truth found in the Word of God.
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For CCC students, the testimony of Pastor Altman and his family serves as a marvelous story of what God can do through a family surrendered to do His will regardless of the cost and how He brings hope to the hopeless. Many students commented through an assignment in their psychology classes taught by Dr. Kris DeWitt. One student wrote "I must say today's chapel was a blessing. My favorite quote from Pastor Dave Altman's message was 'everyone is called to do something'. However, it doesn't mean we will be perfect when we are called. It was nice of Pastor Altman to be transparent on how he made excuses using his age, weight, and his financial status before making the decision to adopt Jaelynn. It wasn't until he stopped and asked himself 'I wonder if God has something more for me'. And as we are aware He wasn't finish with Pastor Altman for everyday He is using the Altman family to love, nourish, and cherish Jaelynn-leaving a lasting impression on not only her but those who hear their story. A life story that truly demonstrates his opening statement, 'when you obey God you have no idea what your influence will be' ".
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David Altman and his wife Teresa have been at Southside Baptist Church in Sebring, Florida, since 1999. Pastor Altman graduated from CCC in 1986 with a degree in Bible and has served two previous pastorates before Southside. The Altmans have four children -Katie and Matthew, both currently enrolled at CCC, Abby, and Jaelynn. For more information on this story, click on <a target="_blank" href="http://showhope.org/ "><b>Show Hope</b></a> and the <a target="_blank" href=" http://foreverchosenloved.blogspot.com/2013/04/an-altman-update.html "><b>Altman's story</b></a>. Watch the video of Pastor Altman as he speaks in chapel <a target="_blank" href=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4rojXToWv4&list=UUp4fe_07yyONrW7-ukALHQQ&feature=c4-overview"><b>here</b></a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1861Overtones Recognizes Bell Choir Triphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1861
Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:28:00 -0500
In the spring of 2012, Dr. Pattye Casarow and the Handbell Choir of Clearwater Christian College traveled to Turkey in what they called 'Bells for Bursa,' a ministry trip. This trip was unique in that they introduced handbell music to the citizens of that nation and obtained access for ministry to hundreds through public concerts and workshops. In addition, the trip enabled CCC students to build bridges of friendship that many have maintained to this day with fellow college students in Turkey. To state the trip was life changing would not be inappropriate at the least.
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Early this school year, Dr. Casarow decided to share this experience with fellow handbell choir leaders and submitted an article to Overtones magazine, the official journal of the Handbell Musicians of America professional guild. Handbell Musicians of America was initially established in 1954 as the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers and has as their primary objective the education, promotion, and sponsorship of educational activities related to handbell and handchime ringing. The membership includes approximately 7,000 members, mostly directors of choirs from 12 regions throughout the United States. Their motto is "Uniting People through a Musical Art." To the great delight of the College, the article was not only picked up by the organization, but became their cover story feature for the January/February 2014 issue.
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Regarding the article, Dr. Casarow stated "I wrote this article because the trip was so amazing I wanted to share what God did for us. There were many examples of God going with us and before us to pave our way. Initially, the idea of traveling to Turkey really was frightening, but we believed God was leading us to go and we held tightly to Joshua 1:9. I want to encourage others to 'Go with bells.' The bells open avenues that ordinarily might be closed to a Christian college or church. It may seem formidable with all the equipment required, but it can be done! Lastly, the friends we made in Turkey are now precious relationships that we pray will continue to grow. In fact, one of the students is coming to visit us here next month! We would love it if the Lord would allow us to return to Turkey in the near future."
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Click <a target="_blank" href=" /overtones2014.pdf"><b>here</b></a> for a closer look at the article.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1850CCC Wins Tournament Bidhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1850
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:25:00 -0500
Today, CCC Athletic Director Michael Touma was informed that NCCAA has accepted our bid to host the NCCAA D2 women's national volleyball tournament for 2014 and 2015.
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The announcement came through a memorandum from NCCAA Director of Member Relations Jerry Malone. The tournament will be played in the beautiful Kissimmee Civic Center located in central Florida near exciting Orlando tourist attractions. The area is not only one of the best volleyball sites in the state of Florida, but a wonderful location for players and teams to bring fans and friends.
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We congratulate Coaches Touma and Denny for their work in securing this bid and wish the best for NCCAA and CCC volleyball in the years to come!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1849New Criminal Justice Partnerhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1849
Mon, 20 Jan 2014 08:21:00 -0500
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mary Draper announced that Clearwater Christian College has partnered with the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) in nearby Largo, FL, to supply practical, hands-on experience for students studying Criminal Justice. Since its formation in 1995, NFSTC has been serving the justice community in evaluating, auditing, and improving forensic services in crimes labs throughout the United States and internationally. In recent years, NFSTC has completed key projects for the National Institute of Justice including training programs in crime scene investigation, footprint/tire track identification, and latent print examination, and assistance in resource management. This partnership will be helpful as forensic science taught in the CCC classroom is experienced live at NFSTC using the latest and best equipment, techniques, and NFSTC scientists. Such partnerships indicate CCC's willingness to provide the best instructional opportunities for our students.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1845President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Fall 2013http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1845
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:09:00 -0500
The Registrar's Office at Clearwater Christian College has announced the academic President's and Dean's list recipients for the 2013 fall semester. In order to be named to the President's list, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale during a full-time enrollment. Those named to the Dean's List are required to earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4.00 scale.
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Avriett, Allison <br>
Baird, Melissa S. <br>
Barker, Emily <br>
Bradley, Alicyn S. <br>
Burwinkel, Jennifer <br>
Cole, Teodorica <br>
Cowan, Anna <br>
Crawford, Cassandra <br>
Davis, Kristen A. <br>
Deal, Andrew <br>
Dunlap, Allan <br>
Duvall, Grant T. <br>
Edwards, David Alan <br>
Engwall, Benjamin <br>
Fedora, Leah <br>
Felten, Joel <br>
Ferguson, Matthew <br>
Frey, Katie<br>
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George, Taylor<br>
Goode, Moire<br>
Groom, Jack<br>
Hackett, Nicole<br>
Hammons, James<br>
Hashberger, Nathan J.<br>
Huguenin, Wynette<br>
Jenkins, Megan L.<br>
Jones, Caleb<br>
Keeney, Megan<br>
Kirby, Carrie<br>
Kiskaddon, Kathryn<br>
Laviolette, Laura<br>
Lowry, Chad<br>
Lundquist, Kara K.<br>
Mayer, Emily <br>
McGuire, Kathleen<br>
Moody, Natalia<br>
Perera, Stephanie<br>
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Pleus, Aaron<br>
Reynolds, Hali<br>
Roberts, Stephanie T<br>
Sadik, Brittany<br>
Sadik, Rebekah<br>
Schmidtke, Hannah<br>
Smith, Carleigh Shea<br>
Sputo, Elisha<br>
Stimson, Shaun D.<br>
VanWingerden, Stephen<br>
VanWingerden, Timothy <br>
Wallace, Dean-Paul<br>
Walters, Christina<br>
Watson, Olivia<br>
Weber, Michelle<br>
Wede, Brennen<br>
Welsh, Kelly I.<br>
Whitten, Ashley<br>
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Armistead, Kathleen<br>
Baxcajay, Fredi<br>
Blakemore, David<br>
Brate, Mara Rechael<br>
Bunner, Christina<br>
Carlson, Colton<br>
Dampier, Devan<br>
Darnell, Jonathan<br>
DaSilva, Tatiana<br>
Deer, Nathan Eric<br>
Edman, Jeffrey<br>
Farrell, Rebecca<br>
Feliz, Francisco<br>
Finley, Justin<br>
Flaig, Benjamin J.<br>
Foster, Elizabeth<br>
Gali, Gabriel<br>
Ghareeb, Joshua<br>
Giddings, Sarah <br>
Goode, Meghan A.<br>
Greene, Madalene A.<br>
Gutierrez, Madai<br>
Hancock, Dakota<br>
Helder, Katherine Rose<br>
Hernandez, Alissa<br>
Hicks, Amber<br>
Hippchen, Austin<br>
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Jabo, Jaime Humberto<br>
Johnson, Christen<br>
Johnson, Courtney J.<br>
Johnson, Daniel P. <br>
Kelley, Kasey R.<br>
Kendall, Grace<br>
Lester, Delaney Renee<br>
Llerena, Ashley R.<br>
Lopez, Lauren E.<br>
Lowery, Kaitlin M.<br>
Luepschen, Rebecca<br>
Maholic, Rebecca J.<br>
Marinello, Hope<br>
McClintock, Andrew<br>
Mistor, Shelby<br>
Mitten, Briana<br>
Mondelli, Nicholas<br>
Morcos, Amani<br>
Nelson, Charity<br>
Nicklas, Conner<br>
Nienhuis, Amanda<br>
Olson, Luke <br>
Orrs, Janessa<br>
Pisani, Joseph<br>
Raudenbush, Bethany<br>
Reidy, Jacob<br>
Reidy, Timothy John<br>
Riggs, Ridgely <br>
Rivera, Mara Christina<br>
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Robinson, Jonathon D.<br>
Roller, Jacqueline N.<br>
Russell, Chaze<br>
Shearer, Joshua<br>
Sikes, James<br>
Slattery, Cara<br>
Smith, Amanda Lynne<br>
Smith, Courtney S.<br>
Smith, Melody Jean<br>
Sreedharan, Timothydudly M.<br>
Stevens, Katrina<br>
Sugimoto, Alyse<br>
Swezey, Christina<br>
Tewes, Madeline<br>
Thornton, Micah<br>
Thoune, Deanna<br>
Trill, Sarah A.<br>
Tuininga, Riley M.<br>
VanWingerden, Adam<br>
VanWingerden, Philip<br>
Vought, Ethan<br>
Walton, Amanda K.<br>
Weber, Benjamin<br>
West, Rebecca<br>
Wood, Alayna<br>
Woodhall, John Mark<br>
Zapadenko, Carissa M.<br>
Zwiers, Anna<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1841AVCA Announces 2013 Volleyball Recognitionshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1841
Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:58:00 -0500
Clearwater Christian College was well represented by the American Volleyball Coaches Association All American Team this season when the NCCAA DII announced its 2013 All-American Team of the Year and Scholar-Athletes for women's volleyball.
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Six members of the women's volleyball team were recognized as NCCAA Scholar-Athletes—seniors <b>Amanda Bucklin</b> of Detroit, MI; <b>Teah Cole</b> of Honea Path, SC; and <b>Dana Medich</b> of Zanesville, OH, and juniors <b>Devan Dampier</b> of Odessa, FL; <b>Cassie Foster</b> of Seminole, FL; and <b>Christen Johnson</b> of Joliet, IL.
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The American Volleyball Association also announced the NCCAA II All-American Team and three Lady Cougars were selected - <b>Dana Medich, Cassie Foster, and Emily Mayer</b>, a junior middle hitter from Tallahassee, FL.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1840Lady Cougar Volleyball Showcasehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1840
Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:20:00 -0500
The 13-time (8-consecutive) Clearwater Christian College NCCAA II Women's Volleyball National Champions invite junior college transfers, along with high school juniors and seniors, to campus to showcase their abilities on January 16-17, 2014. Prospective athletes will have the opportunity to meet NCCAA II Hall of Fame Coach Vickie Denny, as well as several members of the 2013 National Championship team. Athletes will also have the opportunity stay in the dorms, attend chapel and classes, and showcase their abilities in workouts. The schedule for the Volleyball Recruiting
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<b>Thursday, January 16</b><br>
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Check In<br>
9:00 - 11:00 p.m. Volleyball Workout<br>
11:00 p.m. Devotions
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<b>Friday, January 17</b><br>
8:00 a.m. Breakfast<br>
9:00 a.m. Chapel<br>
10:00 a.m. Campus Tour<br>
10:30 a.m. CCC Informational Meeting<br>
11:00 a.m. Class visit opportunity<br>
12:00 p.m. Lunch<br>
1:00 p.m. Class visit opportunity<br>
2:15 p.m. Volleyball Workout<br>
4:30 p.m. Dinner<br>
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<h3>Showcase Requirements </h3>
The showcase is designed for high school junior/senior or college transfer ladies who have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.00.
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<h3>What to Bring</h3>
Please bring the following personal items:
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<li>Sleeping bag/linens</li>
<li>Appropriate attire for college tour, admissions sessions, and class visits</li>
<li>Appropriate attire is as follows:</li>
<li>Pants or skirt (no shorts)</li>
<li>Pants should be "khaki" or dress slacks</li>
<li>Skirts should extend to the top of the knee</li>
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Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/aboutus/areainfo.asp"><b>here</b></a> for directions to the campus. You may schedule the Super Shuttle from Tampa International Airport for ground transportation.
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<h3>To Register for This Event</h3>
Call Admissions at 800-348-4463 or email </span> <b><a href="mailto:colleengumbert@clearwater.edu">colleengumbert@clearwater.edu</a></b><br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1835NCCAA DII Recognitions in Soccerhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1835
Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:33:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Michelle Akers Award Winner and Player of the Year</span>
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Clearwater Christian College was well represented this week when the NCCAA DII announced its 2013 All-American Team of the Year and Scholar-Athletes for men's and women's soccer. Leading the list was senior forward <b>Tori Hale</b> of St. Petersburg Beach, FL, who received the 2013 Michelle Akers Award for Women's Soccer and NCCAA DII Player of the Year. Hale had the additional distinction of being named 2013 NCCAA DII Offensive Player of the Year. Tori was recognized for the second year in a row on NCCAA DII First Team All-American and joined by sophomore midfielder <b>Delaney Lester</b> from Bedford, TX, and freshman defender <b>Naomi Reed</b> of Naples, FL. Five members of the women's soccer team were also recognized as Scholar-Athletes--<b>Katie Cralley</b> of Pinellas Park, FL; <b>Rebecca Farrell</b> of Lake Ariel, PA; <b>Tori Hale</b>, <b>Madeline Tewes</b> of Snellville, GA; and <b>Anna Zweirs</b> of Orillia, Canada.
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For the men, goalie <b>Garrett Hollenbach</b> of Sellersville, PA, and midfielder <b>Brian Chidarikiri</b> of Birmingham, England, were both named to NCCAA DII Second Team All-American.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1831Kerr Hangs Up Her Apronhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1831
Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:50:00 -0500
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After many years of faithful ministry, CCC food services employee Beth Kerr is officially retiring from Clearwater Christian College. Miss Kerr, as she is affectionately called, came to know Christ as her savior as a teen. Eventually, she went to college, and obtained a Bible diploma through Baptist Bible College in Clark Summit, PA. Following college, Beth served the Lord in food services at several Christian colleges before finally coming to Clearwater Christian College in 1992 as our food services director. In 2009, she handed the chief responsibilities over to current director Dennis Burggraff and assumed the role of Chief Cook. Miss Kerr officially retires on December 12, 2013.
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The Bible often speaks of the church as being a body and each member an important part in order for the work to go forward as God intends. Organizations relying on food services personnel understand the vital nature of their service and the challenges associated with meeting the associated demands. Food Services typically serve at least twenty-one meals each week and handle all the special occasions that often arise. Prior to and following each meal are hours upon hours of preparation and clean up. Maintaining equipment, preparing a variety of meals, and satisfying individuals who are used to mom's home-cooking can be a difficult challenge. With such challenges also come great opportunities to minister to those whom they serve, to staff who work alongside, and to the myriad of vendors who provide the necessary supplies. Beth Kerr will be remembered for her integrity and hard work, as one with a high standard of excellence for herself, her ministry, and the people who worked under her, and as a gracious instructor...and, of course, her good meals. One cannot be in her presence long without realizing her love for the Lord and for the students entrusted to her care. Her ministry often went beyond the kitchen where she could be found attending student functions, especially sports events such as women's volleyball, encouraging players and interacting with spectators. In the summer of 2011, Beth joined head volleyball coach Vickie Denny on a trip to Cameroon where they visited and ministered alongside one of her former workers Sylviane Essama ('97) and her family. Many lives have been touched by her gracious ministry while at CCC and after they have graduated. Miss Kerr is often one of the first people alumni seek when they return to campus.
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Clearwater Christian College wants to thank Miss Kerr for her service to the Lord Jesus Christ and the hundreds of faculty, staff, and student body members who have passed through our doors during her tenure. Thank you Miss Kerr for touching our lives.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1830CCC Busy Bringing Christmashttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1830
Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:05:00 -0500
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While there was no formal Christmas program this month on campus, the CCC Music Department was quite busy bringing Christmas to those in our immediate community. On Wednesday, December 4, the CCC Bell Choir appeared on Good Day Tampa Bay on Fox News Channel 13 during one of the segments of their morning program. This is the third time CCC was invited to perform at Fox News studio. Fox News Channel 13 covers a major segment of Florida's central west coast viewing audience.
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On Saturday evening, December 7, the Concert Choir joined the Christmas Candlelight Processional at Epcot in Orlando and sang with the mass choir of three hundred voices that assembled. This concert featured traditional Christmas music and was centered on the reading of the Christmas story from the Bible by actress Whoopi Goldberg. After their concert, students were able to enjoy the park and stayed up to the final fireworks.
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And finally, the Bell Choir traveled to Tampa on Sunday afternoon, December 8, and participated as part of the 31st annual H.B. Plant Museum's Victorian Christmas Stroll. This community event is scheduled annually on December 1-23 between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. daily. This year's stroll was quite unusual in that the weather in the Tampa Bay area was hovering around 80, not quite the wintery weather expected around Christmas or being experienced by the rest of our nation.
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Such performances raise the level of awareness of the Clearwater Christian College in our community and state, give our students some unique experiences where they can use their talents for Christ, and allow for some fond memories along the way. Special thanks go to Dr. Pattye Casarow for training our students and arranging these unique venues.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1826A Story of Survivalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1826
Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:17:00 -0500
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On Monday, November 4, Clearwater Christian College was pleased to host Mr. Philip Gans, a survivor of the Auschwitz Holocaust death camp. Mr. Gans presented his survival story to several hundred students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Attendees were captivated by the vivid story of Mr. Gans' capture, survival, and preservation during the Jewish Holocaust.
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Opening his presentation, Mr. Gans challenged the CCC assembly to change their thinking. "Remove 'hate' from your vocabulary," he said. "You will never know peace until you erase hate. The Nazi's were all about hate. Take the dictionary and cross out the word. Where there is no hate, there is all peace."
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Philip Gans was born in Amsterdam, Holland, on January 23, 1928. When the Nazis began invading the areas around his home in August, 1942, he went into hiding until his arrest on July 24, 1943. "Anne Frank was fifty miles from where I was hiding," said Mr. Gans.
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At age 15, he, his grandmother, father, mother, sister, and brother were captured and sent to Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Of the several family members captured along with Mr. Gans, he is the sole survivor. "The Nazi's did everything they could to make our lives miserable," he said. "Starvation was a permanent guest at Auschwitz and the average lifespan was four months; I was there for 17."
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During a short question and answer time at the close of his presentation, Mr. Gans was asked the question, "How do you mentally go back to Auschwitz every time you tell your story?" In his prolific way, Mr. Gans simply answered, "I just do. If I don't tell it, who is going to? It's very emotional, but I have to do it."
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Melody Smith, a CCC church ministries major, said, "I was eager to be able to hear about the concentration camps from someone who had experienced it. I know there were few who left the camps alive, and there are even fewer who are still here with us now. It was an unforgettable opportunity to be able to imagine it from the view of someone who went through it instead of reading it on the pages of a textbook. I know future generations will never have that opportunity."
Today, Mr. Gans speaks to schools, colleges, and assemblies across the country about his survivor story. "This may be the last time you hear a Holocaust survival story from an actual survivor," he said. "You will have to tell your children. You have to tell the story. You have to erase hate."
"Erase Hate. Prisoner #139755."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1818Report from Nationalshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1818
Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:15:00 -0500
The Cougars returned from the 2013 National Championship tournaments victorious in many ways. The volleyball tournament was held November 13-16 and was hosted by Lincoln Christian University in Illinois. The soccer tournament was held November 14-16 at the Austin Tindall Regional Park in Kissimmee, FL.
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As reported earlier, the Volleyball team won their 8th consecutive national championship by defeating Ozark Christian College in the final game. This is the Cougar's 13th national championship title since 1995. Coach Denny also posted her 961st victory bringing her closer to the coveted 1000th win obtained only by a handful of coaches in college volleyball. The volleyball team finished their 2013 season with an overall record of 34-16.
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In women's soccer, our Cougars entered the tournament as the #2 seed and proceeded immediately to defeat #6 seed Cairn University 3-0 and #3 seed Maranatha Baptist Bible College 4-0 in their opening matches. The championship game came down to Clearwater Christian facing south region opponent and #4 seed Bob Jones University in the final match. In a hard fought contest, BJU won 1-0 securing their first-ever national championship. Clearwater Christian College finished the NCCAA DII tournament in 2nd place. The women's soccer team finished their season with an overall record of 12-7-3.
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In men's soccer, our Cougars entered the tournament as the #7 seed and lost their first match 0-3 to # 2 seed Providence University College. This defeat moved the Cougars to the consolation bracket but not out of significant tournament play. In this bracket, the Cougars tied # 6 Seed Ohio Christian University 1-1 but later won the contest 6-5 in penalty kicks. In their final match on Saturday, the Cougars defeated #8 seed Dallas Christian University 3-1 to secure 5th place in the nation. The men's soccer team finished their season with an overall record of 7-11-2.
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The following players were recognized for their tournament play.
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DII All-Tournament Team
Men's soccer: Defender Riley Tuininga
Women's soccer: midfielders Naomi Reed and Rebecca Farrell, and forward Tori Hale
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DII All-Tournament Team
Volleyball: Cassie Foster, Emily Mayer, and Dana Medich.
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Most Valuable Offensive Player
Women's soccer: Forward Tori Hale
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1802Cougars Sweep South Regionalshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1802
Mon, 04 Nov 2013 10:08:00 -0500
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All three Clearwater Christian College teams won their NCCAA D2 South Regional tournaments on Saturday November 2 to advance to national championship matches later this month. The volleyball claimed the regional title with a 3-0 victory over Pensacola Christian College after taking matches from Johnson University (3-0), Toccoa Falls College (3-0) and Trinity College of Florida (3-1). The women's soccer team claimed a 2-1 victory over Bob Jones University after defeating Johnson University (6-0) in the first round game on Thursday October 31. The men's soccer team defeated Toccoa Falls College 1-0 in the final game of their tournament.
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In addition to the sweeps by our three teams, Clearwater Christian College claimed All Region Coach of The Year and Player of the Year recognitions in all sports. Congratulations to Coaches Vickie Denny, Mark Bates, and Sam Greeley and players Dana Medich(VB), Tori Hale, and Brian Chidarikire!
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The National Championship tournament will commence the week of November 11. The volleyball team will travel to Lincoln Christian College in Illinois and both men's and women's soccer will be played at the Austin-Tindall Soccer Complex in Kissimmee, Florida. Check the website for specific details as these become available.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1784Baseball Releases 2014 Schedulehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1784
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 16:16:00 -0500
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The Cougars head baseball coach Josh Rebandt has released the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/athletics/baseball/schedule.asp"><b>2014 schedule</b></a> for the upcoming season. The team is coming off a 2013 campaign finishing 4th at the NCCAA DII World Series. Over the offseason, the NCCAA voted to combine both NCCAA DI and DII Baseball into one division, with the NCCAA World Series to be hosted at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio. This past spring, eleven players were taken in the 2013 MLB Draft that competed in the NCCAA World Series.
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The baseball team will open up their season on Tuesday, January 28 at home against Taylor University (NAIA). This will be the first meeting between these two teams in school history.
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The Cougars will host four weekend series against the following schools: Hiwassee College (NCCAA), Cedarville University (NCAA DII), Toccoa Falls College (NCCAA), and Tennessee Temple University (NCCAA). The team will also be home for a three game set on another weekend, but will be split between a Friday night game against Ohio Valley University (NCAA DII) and a Saturday doubleheader against Johnson University-Florida (NCCAA).
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Clearwater will be on the road for a pair of weekend series against Northwood University (NAIA) and Ave Maria University (NAIA), both of which will be rematches of last year's series. As they have a split home three game set, the same will be for an away split as the team will play at St. Leo University (NCAA DII) for a Friday night game and a Saturday doubleheader at Edward Waters College (NAIA). Clearwater will also travel to Toccoa Falls College (NCCAA) and Johnson University-Florida (NCCAA) for a pair of doubleheaders.
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The Cougars have thirteen midweek games scheduled with two game series against Eckerd College (NCAA DII), Webber International University (NAIA), Warner University (NAIA), Southeastern University (NAIA), and Grace College (NAIA). Other midweek games will be against Taylor University (NAIA), Florida Memorial University (NAIA), and Alderson Broaddus University (NCAA DII).
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The 3rd Annual Mayor's Cup will take place on Saturday, April 19th against St. Pete College (NJCAA I). The Titans have come out on top in both years so far, with a 3-0 win in 2012 and a 2-1 victory in 2013.
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The NCCAA South Regional will be hosted by Point University in Atlanta, Georgia. The dates for the tournament have not been set yet. The NCCAA World Series will be May 14-17 in Mason, Ohio at Prasco Park.
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Coach Rebandt had this to say about the upcoming schedule in 2014, "We are really excited about our schedule this year because we are raising our level of competition. We have a lot of NCAA DII and NAIA programs that we will be competing against, and that is going to help prepare us for our Regional Tournament with our goal to get back to the World Series this year."
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Stay tuned to the website and our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/Clearwater.Baseball"><b>Men's Baseball Facebook</b></a> page for updates throughout the year.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1757Star Chapter Recognitionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1757
Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:17:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Emily Barker</span>
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Clearwater Christian College received recognition as one of the Star Chapters of the Alpha Chi Honor Society for the 2012-2013 academic year. Alpha Chi (AX) is a coeducational academic honor society that has been in existence since 1922. Its purpose has been to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. Presently, there are about 300 individual chapters in nearly every state of the union and Puerto Rico, inducting nearly 12,000 new members annually. Star Chapter recognitions are made to those whose chapter actively encourages academic achievement within their institution and among their fellow members by meeting minimum participation requirements which includes sending sponsors and student delegates to the annual convention, members making presentations at annual conventions, hosting at least one scholarly or academic program on their campus, and encouraging members to apply for society's scholarship programs.
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In regard to this accomplishment, 2012 CCC Theta Chapter President Emily Barker said "It has been an honor and joy to be a part of such a successful chapter this past year. To see my peers use their scholastic success in a variety of avenues (i.e. national convention presentations, academic scholarships, and school wide academic tutoring) is a huge encouragement! Academic success shouldn't be stagnant, and CCC's Florida Theta Chapter has proven that we are willing to use our God-given talents in a variety of venues."
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Clearwater Christian College was one of 40 institutions recognized as Star Chapters for 2012-2013. The remaining 2012-13 officers contributing to this recognition include Vice President Michelle Weber, Secretary Kara Lundquist, and Chaplain Bothvill Valcin.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1717CCC Apparel Onlinehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1717
Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:57:00 -0500
Clearwater Christian College announces the grand opening of The Cougar Shop - the place for all your Clearwater apparel! Through a partnership with AxcelMark Corporation of Florida, we are now able to expand our offering in both quantity and accessibility to our entire College family. AxcelMark promotes the latest styles from name brands such as Port Authority, Port & Company, Sport-Tek, Nike, OGIO, and Gildan. Over 250 different items featuring official CCC colors and logos are available for purchase by current and prospective students, parents, and alumni. The website allows customers to select an item of interest and view it in the color and logo of your choice. Purchased items can be delivered free-of-charge to students on campus or shipped anywhere in the country at a reasonable fee. CCC will provide easy access to the AxcelMark site from our home page.
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Citing the challenges associated with operating in a busy urban area, the desire to offer a broad spectrum of sports apparel, and the availability of discounted textbooks through internet vendors, Clearwater Christian College made the decision to close our onsite bookstore in May, 2013. The greatest consequence of this decision was providing quality CCC sportswear to students and alumni. Our partnership with AxcelMark not only meets this need but exceeds what we could accomplish through an onsite store. Start your <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/clearwater_apparel.asp"><b>shopping</b></a> today!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1715Governor Encourages Florida Studentshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1715
Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:13:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/GovScott13.jpg">In an open letter released this month to Florida students receiving the Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG), Governor Rick Scott commended them for making the commitment to better themselves, their families, and their futures by pursuing higher education. In his letter, the Governor refers to his own experience of growing up in a financially challenged household but utilizing the resources of higher education to make a difference in his own life as a successful businessman and leader in our state.
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The response from the Governor is a timely one in light of growing concern over limited budget dollars and the desire of some legislators to reduce or eliminate financial aid funding such as the FRAG. Supporters of the FRAG contend it not only helps needy students, but it is essential in strengthening Florida's economy as many of these graduates remain in the state to live, contributing through gainful employment and service in their communities. While the FRAG does not in itself bring tuition down to the same level of students attending state universities, it does make a significant contribution assisting those who turn to the private sector for their undergraduate training. In essence, the Governor is recognizing the 'extra-mile' commitment that FRAG recipients make in reaching their dreams and aspirations and encouraged them to 'stay the course' during these challenging financial days.
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Over 30 years ago the Florida legislature authorized a tuition equalization grant which in 1994 was renamed the Florida Resident Access Grant. The non-need based program was designed to assist eligible Florida residents who attend qualified private Florida colleges and universities. In recent years, the FRAG disbursement has fluctuated around $2,000, often dropping as legislators struggle to meet the state financial challenges. Approximately 50% of Clearwater Christian College students are Florida residents, making this program an important source of financial assistance. We thank the Governor for his recognitions of all FRAG recipients, but especially our students attending CCC.
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To read the letter for yourself, click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/GovernorScott_13.pdf">Governor Scott</a> A letter of thanks for his encouragement and support may be timely for those who have benefited from this source of financial aid assistance.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1713Andrews Recognized With Mattice Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1713
Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:03:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College presented to Mrs. Dawn Andrews of Belleview, FL, the first annual Howard Mattice Memorial Impact Award for outstanding service to her students. A teacher at Ocala Christian Academy in Ocala, FL, Mrs. Andrews was nominated by incoming CCC freshman and global nursing major Harlee Campbell.
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The purpose of the Howard Mattice Memorial Impact Award is to help incoming students recognize teachers who have helped them get where they are in their educational journey and to remember the legacy of Dr. Howard Mattice, a former CCC professor who exemplified this during his tenure at the college. Entering students are invited to nominate a teacher that had the greatest impact on them academically, socially, or spiritually in high school. From the list of nominees, the College selects one individual to be recognized.
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Dr. Mattice lived a life that touched his students both in and out of the classroom. He said, "My heart's desire is to see my students mature spiritually, intellectually, and socially. I want them to become beacons for Christ in this present spiritually darkened world. Teaching at CCC has fulfilled my dream of being a member of a community of Christian scholars and students whose common purpose is to serve our God. My passion for teaching stems from the joy of observing students increase in faith and knowledge as they prepare for their chosen life's work."
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Mrs. Andrews, a 1996 CCC mathematics alumna, teaches mathematics and sign language at OCA. As an alumna, Mrs. Andrews is a past student of Dr. Mattice and continues his legacy of making an impact upon the next generation. The student nominator, Harlee Campbell, said, "Mrs. Andrews is an amazing woman who always puts her students first; she never expects anything in return. If I ever needed anything, whether it was advice or something more tangible, Mrs. Andrews would always be there to lend me a helping hand. She would sit me down and take me to Scriptures in the Bible and showed me how to handle the problem. Mrs. Andrews attended CCC and was one of the reasons why I decided to attend. She is the best teacher I have ever had. I believe her to be everything a Christian teacher should be." After a brief presentation by Mr. Anthony Wilson, dean of admissions, Miss Campbell awarded Mrs. Andrews a commemorative plaque.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1712Welcome New Facultyhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1712
Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:19:00 -0500
Throughout the history of Clearwater Christian College, students have enjoyed the benefits of longevity and stability within the faculty and staff. However in the Lord's leading, new faculty and staff join the college family either replacing individuals who retire, move to new fields of opportunity, or to meet a need that have arisen. This year the College has been blessed with the addition of several new members into the CCC family, some who come full-time and others will serve part-time yet bring some specific expertise into our classrooms. The following individuals are those who join CCC for the first-time this academic year.
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<b>Peter Belk</b> <br>
<i>Trinity Baptist College</i><br>
<i>University of South Florida</i><br>
Instructor of Music
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<b>Ryan Blakemore</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
<i>Florida State University</i><br>
Instructor of Music
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<b>Thomas Hamilton</b> D. Min.<br>
<i>Bob Jones University</i><br>
<i>Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary</i><br>
<i>Dallas Theological Seminary</i><br>
Instructor of Church Ministries
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<b>Cynthia Hyer</b><br>
<i>Rollins College</i><br>
<i>University of Central Florida</i><br>
Library Services Specialist
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<b>Steven Kreloff</b><br>
<i>Moody Bible Institute</i><br>
<i>Tampa Bay Theological Seminary</i><br>
Instructor of Church Ministries
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<b>Brian Kuyatt</b> Ed.D.<br>
<i>Catholic University of America</i><br>
<i>University of Maryland Medical and Dental</i><br>
<i>Regent University</i><br>
Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology
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<b>Bruce Mills</b><br>
<i>University of South Florida</i><br>
<i>University of Virginia</i><br>
<i>Dallas Theological Seminary</i><br>
Instructor of Criminal Justice
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<b>William Urban </b> PH.D.<br>
<i>DePauw University</i><br>
<i>Purdue University</i><br>
Instructor of Economics
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1711Recognizing Faithful Servicehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1711
Fri, 16 Aug 2013 15:42:00 -0500
Every year, the administration, faculty, and staff of Clearwater Christian College pause to acknowledge the commitment of fellow employees. During a week of annual preparation for the coming school year, several CCC employees were recognized for their faithful service, one of whom was presented with 30-year Service Recognition. This year recipients include the following faculty and staff:
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<span class=smalltext>(Left to right: Ryan Dupee, Daniel Alejandro, Joel Yeater, Terry Baumann, Ray Head,<br> Judy Cannon, Lisa Dollenmayer, Mary Draper, Anthony Abell, Debbie Edson, Ron Edson,<br> Luanne Hurst, Terry Wild, Ben Puckett and Daniel Hurst)</span>
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<b>Ben Puckett</b> - Dean of Institutional Advancement
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<h3>For 20 years of service</h3>
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<b>Ray Head </b>- Professor of CIS and Mathematics
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<b>Joel Yeater</b> - Assistant to the Director of Food Service
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<b>Dan Hurst</b> - Professor of English
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<b>Luanne Hurst</b> - Associate Professor of English
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<b>Anthony Abell</b> - Associate Professor of Bible
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<b>Mary Draper</b> - Vice President for Academic Affairs
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<b>Debbie Edson</b> - Assistant for Academic Advisement
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<b>Ron Edson</b> - Maintenance Staff
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<b>Terry Wild</b> - Senior Vice President
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<b>Daniel Alejandro</b> - Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
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<b>Terry Baumann</b> - Chief of Security
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<b>Phil Burggraff</b> - Associate Professor of Bible and Biblical Languages
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<b>Judy Cannon</b> - Confidential Assistant to Vice President for Student Life
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<b>Lisa Dollenmayer</b> - Director of Guidance and Career Services
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<b>Ryan Dupee</b> - Vice President for Student Life
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1707Graduates Heed The Callhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1707
Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:24:00 -0500
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On July 19, 2013, five Clearwater Christian College alumni were officially named missionary appointees with Baptist Mid Missions, one of the largest independent Baptist missionary agencies in the world headquartered in Cleveland, OH. Among those recognized were Joe ('06) and Bonnie ('97) Valentin who joined Bibles International, the Bible translation arm of BMM. Joe will serve as Projects Manager and be located at the home office in Grand Rapids, MI. Joe and Bonnie were serving on the CCC staff prior to this appointment. Their home church is Berea Baptist in Palm Harbor, FL.
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Joining them are Mike ('03) and Michelle ('03) Hogberg. The Hogbergs plan to work among tribal people located in the southwestern region of mainland Alaska. These areas are typically accessible only by barge or air and dominated by traditional Russian Orthodox religion. Since graduating from CCC, Mike and Michelle have been working in law enforcement and education. Mike had obtained his pilot's license shortly after graduating from CCC. Their home church is Community Baptist Church in South Bend, IN.
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The fifth member of this class is Lydia Whitelam. Lydia followed her sister Kristal who graduated from CCC in 2004 but transferred to Old Dominion University to finish up her degree. Lydia is planning to serve in Peru. BMM has been active in this country for many years with church planting, radio, camping, Bible college ministries and Arthur G. Fetzer Memorial Christian Academy, BMM's school for missionary children. Lydia's home church is Colonial Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, VA.
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Please join us in praying for these alumni as they enter their pre-field phrase. Individuals interested in learning more about their ministries should contact <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bmm.org/bmm/">Baptist Mid Missions</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1705Financial Help Now Availablehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1705
Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:54:00 -0500
Realizing the financial challenges associated with the pursuit of higher education and the need for sound financial literacy, Clearwater Christian College has partnered with the National Endowment for Financial Education to offer their financial resources through their CashCourse website to our students, alumni, and parents. Through their CashCourse website, students may choose from a wild range of financial topics that will enable them to make positive and sound decisions to reach their financial goals. These services are offered free-of-charge and can be accessed under our Financial Aid link. Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cashcourse.org/clearwatercc/who-we-are"><span style="color:blue">here</span></a> to start.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1704New Station, New Time Slothttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1704
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:26:00 -0500
Join Dr. Klem today, June 10, 2013, on the Glen Pav program <i>Righting the Right</i> now on Clearwater's WTAN 1340 AM at 5:00 p.m. This is both a new station and a new time slot-second Monday of each month. The program will also be simulcast on AM 1350 in Dade City, AM 1400 Zephyrhills, and AM 1100 WCGA Jacksonville. For those outside these listening areas, you can listen live via the internet at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tantalk1340.com/"><b>www.tantalk1340.com</b></a> or at your convenience at a later time through downloading the podcast. Dr. Klem's subject today is on the value of a Christian liberal arts education.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1703End-of-the-Year NCCAA Athletic Awards Favor CCChttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1703
Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:24:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/2013_athletic_award-1.jpg">The Athletic Department of Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the receipt of the Presidential Award for Excellence (Division II) at the Hall of Fame Banquet held by the National Christian College Athletic Association. The Presidential Award is earned through a point system based upon placement in each of the NCCAA National Championship games. CCC earned a total of 30 points from the national titles won by women's volleyball and women's soccer, as well as the 4th place finish of men's baseball.
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2013 also marks CCC's third consecutive win of the Presidential Award. Once again, the athletic department is honored to have earned this esteemed award. Athletic Director Mike Touma said, "Winning this award for the third consecutive year is a testament to the dedication to the pursuit of excellence of the coaching staff and the student-athletes of Clearwater Christian College."
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In addition to the receipt of the Presidential Award, Dr. Vicki Denny, coach of the women's volleyball team and chair of the department of exercise and sport science, received the prestigious Game Plan 4 Life award at the banquet. According to the NCCAA website, the GP4L award is given to student-athletes and athletic staff who epitomize the Christian character qualities of love, integrity, faith, and excellence.
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Coach Denny said, "I am honored to be the first recipient of this annual award. I hold the values of the NCCAA highly and thank the Lord for the opportunity to be a part of such a Christ centered athletic organization."
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Congratulations to the CCC athletic department and to Coach Denny!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1702CCC Graduates Commissioned As Officershttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1702
Wed, 29 May 2013 09:41:00 -0500
Among those 100+ graduates now identified as the Class of 2013, five have distinguished themselves as part of the elite class of men and women who joined the ranks of the United States military as commissioned officers.
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CCC graduates Renee Crane of Capac, MI, and Matthew Treptau of Moore, SC, were commissioned in the United States Air Force as 2nd Lieutenants in a ceremony held in the Joint Military Science Leadership Center (JMLC) on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa Sunday afternoon, May 5. Crane, a communications major at CCC, will start her career at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany as a Logistics Readiness Officer. Treptau, a business major, has been assigned to Lakenheath Air Base in the United Kingdom where he will be serving as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer. Both Crane and Treptau were recognized this spring by the faculty of Clearwater Christian College with the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from their respective academic divisions in Fine Arts and Business.
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In a separate ceremony Friday morning May 3, 2013, at the JMLC facility, the United States Army commissioned three Clearwater Christian College graduates -Humanities major Matthew Auchtung of Conyers, GA, Bible major Andrew Redcay of Ephrata, PA, and General Studies major Joseph White of Bayonne, NJ—as 2nd Lieutenants. Both Auchtung and White have been assigned to Fort Benning in Georgia where they will serve in Military Intelligence and Infantry. 2nd Lieutenant Redcay will serve Army Reserve in the Army Corp of Engineers. Both Auchtung and White were recognized at Clearwater Christian College in 2012-2013 as Who's Who Among America's College and University Students. Auchtung received the Spirit Award from USAA. White graduated in the top 15% of all Army ROTC graduates nationwide and was recognized as one of their Distinguish Academic graduates. In addition, he received the West Point Society Leadership Award and the CCC Army ROTC Cadet of the Year.
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While all CCC graduates worked hard to meet typical academic and personal goals, these graduates faced the additional challenges of preparing themselves physically, academically, and emotionally to serve their nation as an officer-leader. Clearwater Christian College commends them on their efforts and willingness to serve their country in this capacity.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1701President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Spring 2013http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1701
Tue, 28 May 2013 15:36:00 -0500
The Registrar's Office at Clearwater Christian College has announced the academic President's and Dean's list recipients for the 2013 spring semester. In order to be named to the President's list, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale during a full-time enrollment. Those named to the Dean's List are required to earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4.00 scale.
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<h5>PRESIDENT'S LIST RECOGNITION</h5>
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Allman, Tara<br>
Avriett, Allison<br>
Bechtel, Justina<br>
Blackwell, Jillian<br>
Bradley, Alicyn<br>
Brundage, Stephanie<br>
Coffman, Kelsi<br>
Cole, Teah<br>
Crawford, Cassandra<br>
DaSilva, Tatiana<br>
Davis, Jacquelle<br>
Dunlap, Laura<br>
Duvall, Grant<br>
Edman, Brian<br>
Edwards, Kerrie<br>
Engwall, Benjamin<br>
Felten, Joel<br>
Ferguson, Matthew<br>
Ferrell, Jessica<br>
Fortin, Luke<br>
Giddings, Sarah<br>
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Goode, Moira<br>
Hale, Victoria<br>
Hammons, James<br>
Hashberger, Nathan<br>
Hurst, Melissa<br>
Jenkins, Megan<br>
Jones, Caleb<br>
Keeney, Megan<br>
Kiskaddon, Kathryn<br>
Kiskaddon, Lindsey<br>
Lester, Delaney<br>
Lester, Riley<br>
Lowry, Chad<br>
Lundquist, Kara<br>
Moody, Natalia<br>
Niro, Ashley<br>
Orrs, Janessa<br>
Parsley, Caitlyn<br>
Penberthy, Amanda<br>
Perera, Stephanie<br>
Reidy, Jacob<br>
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Reynolds, Hali<br>
Rivera, Mara<br>
Sadik, Brittany<br>
Schick, Laura<br>
Schmidtke, Hannah<br>
Shinn, Victoria<br>
Sreedharan, Timothy<br>
Stephens, Joseph<br>
Stevens, Katrina<br>
Stimson, Shaun<br>
Sutton, Ashley<br>
Thoune, Deanna<br>
Tierney, Samantha<br>
Twigg, Lydia<br>
Valcin, Bothvill<br>
Valentine, Brian<br>
Weber, Michelle<br>
Wheeler, Ashley<br>
Yoder, Caroline<br>
Zapadenko, Carissa<br>Zwiers, Anna<br>
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Altman, Katie<br>
Ando, Grace<br>
Art, Caroline<br>
Auchtung, Matt<br>
Barker, Emily<br>
Bauer, Tyler<br>
Beardsley, Betsi<br>
Beppel, Andrea<br>
Besley, Joanna<br>
Bucklin, Amanda<br>
Burwinkel, Jennifer<br>
Carpenter, Pablo<br>
Cralley, Katherine<br>
Crane, Renee,<br>
Dampier, Devan<br>
Deal, Andrew<br>
Deer, Nathan<br>
DeHate, Colin<br>
DeRosse, Anthony<br>
Doerstling, Meridith<br>
Dunlap, Allan<br>
Earley, Elizabeth<br>
Edwards, Robert<br>
Farrell, Rebecca<br>
Finley, Justin<br>
Flaig, Benjamin<br>
Flanagan, Daniel<br>
Ghareeb, Joshua<br>
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Glines, Trevor<br>
Gonzalez, Eddie<br>
Goode, Meghan<br>
Hackett, Nicole<br>
Haufler, Sherry<br>
Helder, Katherine<br>
Hollenbach, Garrett<br>
Howard, Miriam<br>
Jabo, Jamie<br>
Johnson, Christen<br>
Kendall, Grace<br>
Kirby, Carrie<br>
Laurens, Kyria<br>
Laviolette, Ariel<br>
Lohman, Nicole<br>
Lopez, Peter<br>
Lowery, Kaitlin<br>
McClintock, Abigail<br>
McGuire, Kathleen<br>
Medich, Dana<br>
Mitten, Briana<br>
Moon, Ria<br>
Morcos, Amani<br>
Morelli, Melissa<br>
Nelson, Charity<br>
Nicholson, Dakota<br>
Quintana, Carissa<br>
Raudenbush, Bethany<br>
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Riggs, Ridgely<br>
Robinson, Jonathon<br>
Roller, Jacqueline<br>
Sadik, Rebekah<br>
Scott, Evan<br>
Smith, Angela<br>
South, Bradley<br>
Sputo, Elisha<br>
Sturgis, Jedidiah<br>
Sutton, Brooke<br>
Sutton, Stephen<br>
Tarcza, Philip<br>
Tewes, Madeline<br>
Thomas, Grace<br>
Tuininga, Lewis<br>
VanWingerden, Adam<br>
Vought, Ethan <br>
Wallace, Dean-Paul<br>
Weber, Felicia<br>
Weber, Valarie<br>
Wede, Brennen<br>
Welsh, Kelly<br>
Wheeler, Joshua<br>
White, Joseph<br>
Wiegman, Grace<br>
Woodhall, John<br>
Zwiers, Leah<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1698Dr. Delnay Retires After 16 Years of Service to CCChttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1698
Thu, 09 May 2013 12:15:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/2013_Delnay_retires.jpg">At the end of this semester, Dr. Robert Delnay will retire after 16 years of service at Clearwater Christian College. A diligent member of the Bible faculty, his classes included Modern Religious Issues, Homiletics, Daniel & Revelation, and Church History. He also served as division chair for the Bible department.
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"Dr. Delnay is an exceptional scholar, teacher, and example of Biblical Christianity," said Academic Dean Dr. Mary Draper. "Always the gentleman, Dr. Delnay has a dry sense of humor that weaves itself throughout his teaching. He loves his students and spends hours with them. He will be greatly missed at the college."
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After receiving his B.A. in Speech from Michigan State University in 1947, he continued his education with M.Div. from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary a Th.M. in Theology from Grace Theological Seminary, and a Th.D. in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has been published in several theological journals and has taught at many of the leading seminaries and universities in the country.
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Please join the faculty, staff, and student body as we wish Dr. and Mrs. Delnay a happy retirement! At the close of the semester, the couple will be relocating to Maranatha Village, a retirement community in Sebring, FL.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1695College Celebrates 45th Commencementhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1695
Tue, 07 May 2013 10:19:00 -0500
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The faculty and staff of Clearwater Christian College are pleased to announce the successful commencement of the Class of 2013. On Saturday, May 4, friends, family, and supporters gathered at the Starkey Road Baptist Church in Seminole to participate in the crowning moment for the graduating class. Two graduate and 102 undergraduate students received their diplomas after successfully completing the requirements for their degrees. President John F. Klem presided over the ceremony with board member Dr. Billy Gotcher of the Berea Baptist Church in Palm Harbor reading scripture and giving the invocation, and Chairman Clay Custer giving the benediction. A unique feature of this year's ceremony was the playing of the bagpipes as the faculty entered and exited the auditorium.
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One of the most prestigious elements of the CCC commencement ceremony is the presentation of the Arthur E. Steele Award. This honor, selected by the faculty and staff, is awarded to a graduating senior based upon his or her service and leadership activities. Pastoral Studies graduate Bothvill Valcin, from Hallandale, FL, was this year's recipient for exemplary character and dedication. Much like Dr. Steele, Valcin pursued his degree as a married student with children, and active member of the United States military as a Marine. Following this award, 2013 class representative John Blakemore, presented the school with a class gift of a scholarship program for CCC students who wish to participate in summer mission endeavors.
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This year, five graduating ROTC cadets were honored with a standing ovation by the entire assembly. This included Air Force cadets Renee Crane and Matt Treptau and Army cadets Matt Auchtung, Andrew Redcay, and Joseph White. All five cadets were commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in their respective branches in separate ceremonies over the weekend. In attendance and representing the Army Suncoast Battalion at the University of South Florida where CCC student participate in ROTC was MSG John T. Brennan.
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The commencement address was given by Bible Professor Mr. Robert W. Carver. 'Coach C' has been part of the CCC family since 1977 and was the first faculty member given the opportunity to give the graduate address. In his message, he compared the Apostle Paul's departure from the saints in Ephesus to that of the 2013 class leaving their alma mater by the fond memories of the past and the need to press forward into the future.
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Congratulations, Class of 2013!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1694Cougars Baseball Enters NCCAA DII College World Series as the #4 Seedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1694
Tue, 07 May 2013 08:35:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/2013_NCCAA_WorldSeries.jpg">The Clearwater baseball team received an at-large bid to the NCCAA DII College World Series and is slated as the four-seed entering the tournament. This marks the second time in three seasons that the Cougars have made it to the national tournament. In 2011, Clearwater lost in the national championship game to Toccoa Falls College 3-0.
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The baseball team will open up World Series play on Wednesday afternoon at 1:00pm against Arlington Baptist College at Legacy Field. The Patriots won the Southwest region to advance to the World Series.
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Heading into the tournament, head coach Josh Rebandt said, "We are grateful to be one of the last eight teams. We match up well with the teams that will be there and our guys are ready."
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The World Series is held in Mason, Ohio at Prasco Park from May 8-11. The tournament will utilize both Prasco Park and Legacy Field, which are both located at 6125 Commerce Court, Mason, OH 45040. There will be free admission for all games.
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You can watch the Cougars play live with audio and video, presented by the Tourbeau Sports Group. Go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tourbeausportsgroup.com/p/2013-nccaa-baseball-world-series.html"><b>Tourbeau Sports Group </b></a> and find our game. It is $5 per game to watch live.
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You can also watch a live Game Tracker, that doesn't have audio or video, but will give live play-by-play updates. Go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gamechanger.io/g/2013nccaaD2"> <b>GameChanger</b></a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=16922012-2013 Academic Awards Announcedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1692
Thu, 02 May 2013 12:25:00 -0500
Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012-2013 academic awards. These students were recognized and honored at a chapel held on campus Monday, April 22, 2013. Selection for the awards listed was based on a decision of the faculty in the individual academic divisions and was based on academic achievement and professional integrity. All students listed are seniors scheduled to graduate from Clearwater Christian College on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Congratulations to these seniors!
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the Division of Humanities and Certificate for Academic Excellence in the Major Field of General Studies</b><br>
<b>Tara Allman</b><br>
New Port Richey, FL<br>
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Outstanding Education Intern<br>
<b>Stephanie Brundage</b><br>
Clarkston, MI<br>
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Certificate for Academic Excellence in the Major Field of General Studies<br>
<b>Kelsi Coffman</b><br>
Cape Coral, FL<br>
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the Division of Fine Arts<br>
<b>Renee Crane</b><br>
Capac, MI<br>
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Certificate for Academic Excellence in the Major Field of English<br>
<b>Laura Dunlap</b><br>
Land O' Lakes, FL<br>
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Certificate for Academic Excellence in the Major Field of Pre-Law<br>
<b>Daniel Flanagan</b><br>
Gulfport, FL<br>
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the Division of Business<br>
<b>Amanda Ison</b><br>
Allen Park, MI<br>
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the Division of Science<br>
<b>Lauren Johnson</b><br>
Midwest City, OK<br>
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the Division of Education<br>
<b>Jessica Jones</b><br>
Venice, FL<br>
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Certificate for Academic Excellence in the Major Field of English<br>
<b>Caitlyn Parlsey</b><br>
St. Petersburg, FL<br>
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the Division of Business<br>
<b>Madeline Pruett</b><br>
Sarasota, FL<br>
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Student Athletic Trainer of the Year<br>
<b>Bradley South</b><br>
Nephi, UT<br>
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Academic Achievement in the Major Field of Business<br>
<b>Matthew Treptau</b><br>
Moore, SC<br>
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Certificate for Academic Excellence in the Major Field of English<br>
<b>Lydia Twigg</b><br>
Middletown, OH<br>
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for the Division of Biblical Studies<br>
<b>Bothvill Valcin</b><br>
New Port Richey, FL<br>
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Certificate for Academic Excellence in the Major Field of Humanities<br>
<b>Felicia Weber</b><br>
Amherst, NH<br>
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Certificate for Academic Excellence in the Major Field of History<br>
<b>John Woodhall</b><br>
Clearwater, FL<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1691Crane Awarded SAR Medalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1691
Thu, 02 May 2013 08:30:00 -0500
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Senior Renee Crane was awarded the Silver ROTC medal from the Clearwater chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution in a ceremony held on the campus of Clearwater Christian College on April 22, 2013. Since 1933, the Sons of the American Revolution have awarded this medal to students enrolled in a college or university ROTC unit. Recipients are selected by the college administration and ROTC officers and must display a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing, and general excellence. The medal fosters the principle of the 'citizen-solider,' exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. The SAR-ROTC silver medal is approved by the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps.
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The award was presented to Cadet Crane by Dr. Robert Cundiff, professor of communications at Clearwater Christian College and 2nd Vice President of the Clearwater chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Crane is majoring in Communications and a four year cadet in the CCC Air Force ROTC program conducted through a joint agreement between the College, the United States Air Force, and the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. Crane is expected to graduate with the class of 2013 in ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2013, and commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF soon thereafter. Crane is a graduate of Capac Senior High School in Capac, MI, and the daughter of James and Rhonda Crane, also of Capac, MI.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1690James Earned Doctoratehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1690
Wed, 01 May 2013 14:06:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Christy_James.jpg">With the completion and defense of her dissertation, Assistant Professor of Education Christy James was awarded the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership from Argosy University on April 5, 2013. Dr. James came to Clearwater Christian College in the fall of 2012 and teaches courses such as History & Philosophy of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Social Studies Methods, and Classroom Management, in addition to her responsibilities as director of the College's Masters of Educational Leadership program. Before coming to CCC, James earned a bachelor's degree in Social Studies Education and Counseling from Grace College in Winona Lake, IN, and the M.Ed. from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, IN. The title of her dissertation was 'Bullying Prevention: Is Online Education a Possible Strategy?'. The subject of bullying is a one of growing significance in our schools with the moral decay of our society in general and with the increase of cyber technology. Regarding Dr. James, Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Mary Draper is quoted saying, "Dr. Christy James has worked very hard here at CCC to take over many of the responsibilities of the master's degree program while finishing her dissertation. I am very proud of her work with both, and her dissertation work regarding bullying and how online may give us ideas for helping with bullying will influence teachers, the classroom, and education in the future."
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Clearwater Christian College congratulates Dr. James on her accomplishments and looks forward to her growing contribution to the academic and spiritual education of students in the division of education.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1680Denny To Receive NCCAA Mentor Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1680
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:20:00 -0500
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On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) announced that Clearwater Christian College head volleyball coach Dr. Vickie Denny was selected to receive the 2013 Game Plan 4 LIFE (GP4L) Athletic Mentor Character Award which recognizes athletic mentors who epitomize the Christian character qualities of love, integrity, faith, and excellence. This is the first time this award has been made by the NCCAA whose goal is to recognize one male and one female coach each year in the future. The award will be presented to Dr. Denny at the NCCAA Hall of Fame banquet held on May 31, 2013, at Northwestern College. In recognition of her achievement, President Jack Klem said, "One of the things that you immediately notice about Dr. Denny is her commitment to doing things right. She is a godly women who is truthful, transparent, and trustworthy. This award is a wonderful testimony of God's grace in Dr. Denny's life."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1665Dr. Ed Oliver, Home to Gloryhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1665
Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:20:00 -0500
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Dr. Ed Oliver, beloved professor and friend of Clearwater Christian College, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Monday evening, March 18, 2013. He served on the Bible faculty from 1977 until his retirement in 2002. Preceded in death by his wife Esther, Dr. Oliver leaves behind wife, Naomi, and sons, Scott and Gordon. Friends and family are invited to a visitation and viewing on Monday, March 25, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home in Clearwater. The funeral, home-going, and life-celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26. Marine Corps graveside honors will occur immediately following the service. <br><br>
Dr. Oliver taught Bible, Philosophy, and Church History to over three decades of CCC students. As such, he was a well-known and favorite amongst alumni and friends. After his retirement from CCC, he continued to teach an adult Sunday school class at his church and stayed active in academia. In 2009, his article entitled "In Defense of John Calvin" was published in an issue of the Western Reformed Seminary Journal.<br><br>
Before her passing, Dr. Esther Oliver declared, "Dr. Oliver and Dr. Steele [founder of Clearwater Christian College] meet for lunch every week to fellowship—and solve the problems of the world—Christian and secular!" Dr. Oliver's wisdom will be missed.<br><br>
Please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sylvanabbey.com/">www.sylvanabbey.com</a>, for more information and the official obituary.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1664New Entrepreneurship Minor!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1664
Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:07:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/2013_Campus_news_entrepreneurship_2.jpg">Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the addition of a new Entrepreneurship minor to the business division! Entrepreneurship is one of the fastest growing disciplines in business education. Graduates that possess a minor in entrepreneurship will enter the business world with a viable plan to launch their own career and will be prepared to face the unique challenges of creating and owning their own business. <br><br>
"Entrepreneurship is a word a lot of people talk about," said Ian Duncan, chair of the division of business studies and professor of accounting and business. "Entrepreneurship is being able to identify opportunities within a business environment and putting them together to launch a new business venture."<br><br>
Not only do successful entrepreneurs possess discipline, drive, and innovation, Dr. Duncan explained that there is a difference between innovators and entrepreneurs. "Innovators have technical smarts," he said. "Not all innovators are entrepreneurs, but all entrepreneurs are innovators. Entrepreneurs connect the skills that they have developed to a market opportunity." From there, entrepreneurs forge new paths and ventures within the business world, thus creating jobs that benefit the national and global economy.<br><br>
When students graduate from CCC with a minor in entrepreneurship, they will have viable business plans for their own successful ventures. "Upon graduation, the student will have thought through the whole business process," said Dr. Duncan. "If seniors graduate with a business plan, when they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, they are not only receiving a degree, but also a plan to launch their career." <br><br>
One of the courses included in the minor, Business Plan Development, includes detailed instruction for future entrepreneurs. Critical elements of their business plans will include industry/market analysis, clear opportunity and concept identification, a target market analysis and marketing plan, a comprehensive human resource plan, financial pro forma analysis, as well as statements of sources and uses of funds, and an assessment of critical risks.<br><br>
Not an impersonal textbook-presenting professor, Dr. Duncan is well qualified to present classes about entrepreneurship. Published in several journals, he wrote two series of articles on the topic of creating a business venture from scratch. His written work has appeared in CMA Magazine, the official publication of The Society of Management Accountants of Canada, and Engineering Dimensions, the official publication of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario.<br><br>
Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/academics/undergrad/minors/entrepreneurship.asp"><b>Entrepreneurship minor</b></a> for more information.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1663CCC Welcomes The Gideons!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1663
Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:50:00 -0500
Dr. Klem welcomed Dick Merryman and members of the local camp of The Gideon's International to chapel on Monday, March 18, to share their ministry and to distribute copies of the English New Testament to our college family. <br><br>
For over 100 years, The Gideons International has been an evangelical Christian organization dedicated to distributing copies of the Bible worldwide. They have distributed Bibles to 195 countries and in 90 different language and dialects. Last year, over 184 million copies of the Bible were distributed through their various ministry programs. For some of our young people, this was their first exposure to this unique ministry and all rejoiced to hear Mr. Merryman share testimonies of a few who have come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ because they received or found a Gideon New Testament or Bible. <br><br>
CCC students were given an opportunity to take one of their New Testaments as they left chapel either to use personally or to give to someone they know who needs a copy of God's Word.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1652CCC Attends Alpha Chi National Conventionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1652
Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:08:00 -0500
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With their faculty sponsor, Miss Kim Tanner, four members of the Clearwater Christian College branch of the Alpha Chi Honor Society will attend the 2013 National Convention in Nashville, TN, on April 4-6, 2013. The Alpha Chi National Honor Society is a prestigious college organization that admits students from the top 10 percent of juniors, seniors, and graduate students in all academic divisions. The National Convention will host college students from across the country and will be represented by colleges from eight regions of the eastern United States, including Texas.
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"While we're at the convention, each student will present a paper or a fine arts piece before an audience of fellow Alpha Chi members, Alpha Chi sponsors, and judges," said Kim Tanner, assistant professor of English. "The presentations are divided into several different categories and are meant to give students experience presenting their work in an academic setting. The presentations consist of roughly 10 minutes of speaking and 2-3 minutes of answering questions from the audience." CCC students will present papers and/or performances in the Shakespeare, British Literature, World History, and Fine Arts Performance categories. Each presentation will be judged and evaluated.
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Alpha Chi President and junior history major, Emily Barker, will present her paper entitled "The Benefits of Oppression." In this presentation, she will detail the systematic implementation of communistic and fascist ideas by many European and Asian governments. Miss Barker reveals important realities and strategies that should be adopted by more conservative republican and democratic administrations. Senior English major and Alpha Chi tutor, Laura Dunlap, will present her paper entitled "Devoted unto Death: Father and Daughter Relationships in Shakespeare's Tragedies." Her presentation dives into the relationships in King Lear, Hamlet, and Othello. Alpha Chi Vice President and junior music major, Michelle Weber, will perform the violin piece, Partita No. 2 in D Minor Allemade by J. S. Bach. Senior English major and Alpha Chi Tutor, Lydia Twigg, will present her paper entitled "Wuthering Heights: the Breaking of Boundaries" that describes how Emily Bronte's work advocates the breaking of societal and other boundaries in Victorian England.
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In addition to attending the National Convention, the CCC Alpha Chi members and sponsor will also participate in networking and socializing activities in Nashville. They will also explore the famous sights of the city.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1645Teacher Recruitment Conference A Successhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1645
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:32:00 -0500
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On February 7 and 8, CCC hosted the 26th Annual Teacher Recruitment Conference on the college grounds. Representatives from both local and international schools met with interested students for the purpose of recruitment. Fourteen schools were represented, five of which are located outside the United States.
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"The Teacher Recruitment Conference is a huge event for our college," said Vice President for Academic Affairs Mary Draper. "It gives Christian schools an opportunity to interview and hire our graduates and meet our undergraduates and build a relationship with them for the future. I appreciate that the administrators use their time and resources to come and invest in the lives of our students. I always enjoy their fellowship, suggestions, and encouragement."
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According to Lisa Dollenmayer, director of guidance and career services, the purpose of this conference is to help students create inroads into the world of education. "It is my hope that students would find future employment with the visiting schools and ministries," she said. "Students are given the opportunity to learn if teaching in a Christian school is the Lord's leading. This conference opens doors to our students."
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Over 100 CCC students attended this year's conference.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1633Commencement Honors Recitalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1633
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:34:00 -0500
The Music Department would like to congratulate the winners of the 2013 Commencement Honors Recital.
These musicians have earned the privilege of performing in the highlight recital of the year on March 5, 2013, 7:00 pm in D101.
Winners are as follows: <b>Hannah Schmidtke</b> and <b>Betsi LaRock</b> (vocal); <b>Sarah Trill</b>, <b>Miriam Howard</b>, and <b>Valarie Weber</b> (classical piano); <b>Deanna Thoune</b> and <b>Stephen Sutton</b> (sacred piano) and<b> Michelle Weber</b> and <b>Shaun Stimson</b> (instrumental).
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1607Bates Named Coach Of The Yearhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1607
Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:06:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College women's soccer coach has been named Coach of the Year of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The NSCAA is an athletic organization dedicated to providing educational instruction to a vast network of coaches, teams, and players across the soccer community. The recognition was presented at the annual Awards Banquet at the NSCAA Convention in Indianapolis.
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According to the NSCAA, "Bates and the Lady Cougars earned the NCCAA Division II Championship title and wrapped up the 2012 season with an 18-2 overall record. This past season proved to be the most successful for the program, as the 18-win total was the best in its history. Additionally, Bates led a Clearwater Christian team that outscored NCCAA DII opponents 61-2 and recorded 12 shutouts."
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Coach Bates has earned the national and advanced national coaching diploma from the NSCAA and CCC is proud to have him as the women's soccer coach. "It was a privilege to receive this award because it is truly a reflection of the team's hard work, discipline, and dedication in giving their best to the glory of God," said Coach Bates. "The award also reflects the value of having players with true character that are coachable, and the many volunteer hours of assistant coaches, James Moldenhauer and Chad Heffelfinger, both CCC graduates." Coach Bates hopes the receipt of this award will encourage other young Christian athletes to consider CCC and the Lady Cougars.
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<b>Congratulations, Coach Bates!</b>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1601Jersey #13: Lightning Struck a Third Timehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1601
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:29:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Article_Jersey13.jpg">Every once in a while, a jersey number is associated with greatness, but in an athletic program that does not retire numbers, one number can stand for several athletes. In the case of the Clearwater Christian College women's volleyball, lightning has struck three times with jersey number 13. Three stellar examples of Christian athleticism have worn the number: Cathy Trask Knops, Laura Marvin, and most recently, Emma Kile. All three of these women are in the CCC Hall of Fame and all three have tried out for the national women's volleyball team.
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"The number 13 jersey has been quite lucky for CCC," said women's volleyball coach Vickie Denny, professor of exercise and sport science. All three women were shining examples of God's grace and have done great things for Him after graduating from CCC. "These three ladies have a heart for God and are great examples of the Proverbs 31 woman."
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Cathy Trask Knops was a player in the 1990's and served as the main middle hitter for the team. As such, she was a member of the first national championship team. "We won our first three national championships with Cathy wearing the number 13," said Coach Denny. "She was a great all-around student leader at CCC." After graduation, Cathy went on to earn her MBA and now lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two boys.
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The second member of this illustrious trio, Laura Marvin, also played in the middle of the court. "In her own quiet way, she dominated the middle," said Coach Denny. "We won two national titles with Laura, 2004 and 2006." After spending five years at Hanalani Schools in Hawaii as a coach and teacher, Laura returned to CCC to take the role of assistant coach in 2012.
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Most recent, Emma Kile was an all-star from the moment she stepped on the court. Her receipt of jersey number 13 was not intentional, but Coach Denny affirms that she wore it well. "I was #35 in high school. When I came to CCC, Coach Lou [Denny] handed me the #13 jersey and I was just happy that the number had 3 in it somewhere!" said Emma Kile. "I do think it is kind of ironic about the number, though!" A 2012 graduate, Emma is a 3rd grade teacher at Harvest Baptist Academy in Natrona Heights, PA. She also coached the girls' junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams this year. "I have learned so much in just one season of coaching, and am learning so much through teaching."
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Emma anticipates her tryout this coming February in Colorado Springs for the National Team.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1590Sawyer Memorial Servicehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1590
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:27:00 -0500
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The family of "Aunt Bea" Sawyer cordially invites you to attend a memorial and remembrance service at Clearwater Christian College on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. The service will be held on campus in the Gospel Center Memorial Chapel located in Dambach Hall.
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Aunt Bea went home to be with the Lord at age 85 on January 4, 2012. Having spent over 22 years as a member of the Clearwater Christian College staff, she is a permanent member of our family. She was head of Food Services for over 15 years and the Bookstore Manager for seven, but among her many contributions to CCC, she was best known for her famous spaghetti dinners and constant prayer breaks. She encouraged faithfulness in church attendance, mission work to the lost, and dedication to pursuing excellence in life and education.
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Being house-bound for the last several years had not stopped her from living an active Christian life through her phone and prayer ministry. In a 2011 interview, "Aunt" Bea said, "I spend my days on the phone counseling or evangelizing. I have a prayer list that is over 200 people long. I had to switch to praying for 100 people a day because it was too long! My mission is to lift people up. I send devotional books and Daily Breads daily to friends and loved ones. I've got to be going for the Lord." She is an inspiration to us all to remain in constant, faithful prayer.
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"Stay in the Word every day. If we all do that, we've got it made. If we're not moving forward, we're moving backward." -Aunt Bea Sawyer, 1927-2013
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1585President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Fall 2012http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1585
Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:14:00 -0500
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The Registrar's Office at Clearwater Christian College has announced the academic President's and Dean's list recipients for the 2012 fall semester. In order to be named to the President's list, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale during a full-time enrollment. Those named to the Dean's List are required to earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4.00 scale.
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Allman, Kayla<br>
Allman, Tara<br>
Avriett, Allison<br>
Barker, Emily<br>
Bess, Alissa<br>
Bradley, Alicyn<br>
Brundage, Stephanie<br>
Cock, Melissa<br>
Coffman, Kelsi<br>
Cole, Teah<br>
Deal, Andrew<br>
Dunlap, Allan<br>
Dunlap, Laura<br>
Duvall, Grant<br>
Engwall, Benjamin<br>
Felten, Joel<br>
Ferguson, Matthew<br>
Ferrell, Jessica<br>
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Flanagan, Daniel<br>
George, Taylor<br>
Hale, Victoria<br>
Hammons, James<br>
Hashberger, Nathan<br>
Jenkins, Megan<br>
Jones, Jessica<br>
Karraker, Jessica<br>
Kirby, Carrie<br>
Kiskaddon, Kathry<br>
Lowry, Chad<br>
Lundquist, Kara<br>
Mikule, Stephanie<br>
Moody, Natalia<br>
Nadreau, Alysha<br>
Niro, Ashley<br>
Parsley, Caitlyn<br>
Penberthy, Amanda<br>
Perera, Stephanie</div>
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Pleus, Aaron<br>
Pruett, Madeline<br>
Reinhard, Michelle<br>
Robinson, Jonathon<br>
Sadik, Brittany<br>
Schmidtke, Hannah<br>
Shinn, Victoria<br>
Smith, Oliver<br>
Stevens, Katrina<br>
Sturgis, Jedidiah<br>
Sutton, Ashley<br>
Taliercio, Jacob<br>
Trill, Sarah<br>
Twigg, Lydia<br>
Valcin, Bothvill<br>
Valentine, Brian<br>
Weber, Michelle<br>
Wheeler, Ashley<br>
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Alejandro-Heather, Laura<br>
Altman, Katie<br>
Ando, Grace<br>
Arbia, Matthew<br>
Baxacajay, Fredi<br>
Bechtel, Justina<br>
Blackwell, Jillian<br>
Blakemore, David<br>
Brate, Rechael <br>
Bucklin, Amanda<br>
Burwinkel, Jennifer<br>
Christensen, Lydia<br>
Coulter, Lauren<br>
Crawford, Cassie<br>
Darnell, Jonathan<br>
DaSilva, Tatiana<br>
DeHate, Colin<br>
Dollar, Braden<br>
Edman, Brian<br>
Edwards, Kerrie<br>
Farrell, Rebecca<br>
Ghareeb, Joshua<br>
Giddings, Sarah<br>
Goode, Meghan<br>
Hancock, Dakota<br>
Homer, Ryan<br>
Hurst, Melissa</div>
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Ison, Amanda<br>
Jabo, Jamie<br>
Jabo, Jamila<br>
Johnson, Christen<br>
Jones, Caleb<br>
Keeney, Megan<br>
Kendall, Grace<br>
Kravitz, Kevin<br>
Lassegue, Cassandra<br>
Laurens, Kyria<br>
Laviolette, Ariel<br>
Lohman, Nicole<br>
Lopez, Peter<br>
Marshall, Blake<br>
Mathis, Krystal<br>
McClintock, Abigail<br>
McGuire, Kathleen<br>
Medich, Dana<br>
Mitten, Briana<br>
Montero, Rebeca<br>
Moon, Ria<br>
Morcos, Amani<br>
Nelson, Charity<br>
Nicklas, Conner<br>
Page, Brittany<br>
Palm, Trevor<br>
Pisani, Joseph</div>
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Price, Elisa<br>
Raudenbush, Bethany<br>
Reidy, Jacob<br>
Rivera, Mara<br>
Roller, Jacqueline<br>
Sadik, Rebekah<br>
Smith, Amanda<br>
Smith, Angela<br>
Stephens, Joseph<br>
Stimson, Shaun<br>
Sutton, Brooke<br>
Tarcza, Philip<br>
Tewes, Madeline<br>
Thoune, Deanna<br>
Tierney, Samantha<br>
Treptau, Matthew<br>
Tuininga, Lewis<br>
VanWingerden, Adam<br>
Vought, Ethan <br>
Wallace, Dean-Paul<br>
Weber, Felicia<br>
Weber, Valarie<br>
Welsh, Kelly<br>
Wheeler, Joshua<br>
Woodhall, John<br>
Zapadenko, Carissa<br>
Zwiers, Leah<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1584NSCAA Named Tori Hale NCCAA DII Player of the Yearhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1584
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:41:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Tori_Hale.jpg">Tori Hale has been named Player of the Year for the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Tori, a junior biology major at Clearwater Christian College, is a member of the CCC Lady Cougars 2012 National Champions soccer team.
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According to the NSCAA website, "Tori managed to score 26 goals and 10 assists in 20 games, leading her team to a 15-2-0 record. This year she has been voted NCCAA National Player of the week, as well as the women's student athlete of the week. This season, she was the nation's leading goal scorer for NCCAA DII, which includes her game-winning goal in the National Championship game against defending champion Baptist Bible College. Other late honors include being a member of the NCCAA DII All-Tournament team."
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Congratulations, Tori!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1573Holiday Bells Live on Fox Newshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1573
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:23:00 -0500
On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 the Clearwater Christian College Bell Choir will be performing live on Good Day Tampa Bay on Fox News Channel 13. The choir is scheduled to appear during the 9:00 a.m. hour and will most likely be ringing around 9:40 a.m.
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"We enjoy sharing holiday cheer!" said director, Dr. Pattye Casarow, professor of music and chair of the department of music. "Bells can spread cheer like no other! We appreciate the opportunity to get the name of Clearwater Christian College out in our community. It still amazes me that there are folks in our community unfamiliar with us! This is also a wonderful experience for our students, which I'm delighted they can have."
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Three-year veteran of the CCC Bell Choir, senior General Studies major Kelsi Coffman said, "It's so wonderful to be able to share the music of handbells with the community this Christmas season! The handbells are a beautiful instrument that everyone loves to hear, especially around Christmas time. We've prepared lovely renditions of classic Christmas tunes for the broadcast, and I hope people will tune in and enjoy listening to them." Kelsi began playing handbells at CCC because of her love for music.
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In what will be a second-annual appearance on Good Day Tampa Bay, the handbell choir hopes to raise awareness of the college, as well as give glory to God through their musical talents. Last school year, the Bell Choir took their music ministry abroad on an outreach trip to Bursa, Turkey. Invited by the Uludag University, the team ministered through music to college students, local families, and various dignitaries on their short trip. "All of our handbell concerts in Turkey were packed!" said Kelsi. "Learning about Turkish culture, customs, and music was a wonderful experience."
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Not only have they brought cheer and goodwill to the international community, the members of the CCC Bell Choir are also anxious to share the sounds of the season with our local community. Make sure to tune in on Tuesday to support the students! Live feed during the event and archived footage after can be found at <a href="http://www.myfoxtampabay.com">www.myfoxtampabay.com</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1565CCC on WTIS 1110 AMhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1565
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:42:00 -0500
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Beginning today, November 13, 2012, Clearwater Christian College will become the featured guest on the radio program 'Righting the Right' hosted by Glenn Pav and aired on radio station WTIS-1110 AM. WTIS is a conservative-Christian talk radio station located in Tampa, Florida. 'Righting the Right' is aired each week, Tuesday through Thursday, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Each broadcast will be simulcast to sister stations in the Jacksonville, FL market. Clearwater Christian College will become the featured guest on the first Tuesday of each month starting this November.
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Today, Glenn will be interviewing Dr. Klem, talking about his past, his recent appointment as fifth president of CCC, and introducing the College and our distinctive educational programs and purposes to his listening audiences. Future topics will feature institutional distinctives, philosophical and theological topics relevant for today, and CCC faculty, alumni, and students.
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Clearwater Christian invites you to tune in if you can and share this information with your friends.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1563Two National Titleshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1563
Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:59:00 -0500
In the athletic world, a national championship title is the perfect ending to a season. This week, both the Clearwater Christian College women's volleyball and women's soccer teams clinched the title in exciting final games at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thenccaa.org/index.aspx">National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championships</a> held in Kissimmee, Florida.
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With the most successful season in Lady Cougar's soccer history, the team won 18 games, finishing their season with an exciting championship win of 4-1 over defending champion, Baptist Bible College. During regular season play, the Lady Cougars outscored their NCCAA DII opponents 61-2, with 12 shutouts.
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Leading the team in spirit and determination, junior All-American defender Whitney Redemann scored the game's opening goal. Tori Hale, the nation's leading scorer, scored the winning goal off a pass from freshman midfielder Delaney Lester. Freshman forward Leah Zwiers also scored twice during the championship game.
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Four Lady Cougars were honored by being named to the all tournament team - goalkeeper Brook Buffalo, defender Whitney Redemann, midfielder Rebecca Farrell, and forward Tori Hale.
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Ultimately, the success of the 2012 Clearwater Christian College women's soccer team does not lie in the hands of the players, coaches, or fans, but in the hands of God. Shortly after the 2012 national championship game ended, Coach Bates prayed, "Let those who boast, boast in the Lord."
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With an incredible record of twelve national titles, seven of which are consecutive, the Lady Cougars volleyball team is a force to be reckoned with. During the three-day tournament, CCC went undefeated in pool play against rival teams. The championship game, played against Maranatha Baptist Bible College, was an even match, but CCC won 3 sets to 1 to secure the national title.
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The Lady Cougars were led by senior Richelle Bucklin, leading the hitters with 21 kills. Scoring 18 kills, Amanda Bucklin also made an impact on the game, while setter Sarah Wild led the offensive attack with 43 set assists. According to Coach Denny, "The fact that we had a balanced attack helped us during the entire tournament. Every team was keying in on Richelle, so it was great to see the other players step up and take charge. We are very thankful for the great year that the Lord gave us. The amount of improvement seen on this year's squad from the start of our season is tremendous, and I am excited to see what the Lord has for us next year as we seek to bring in more quality young ladies who love the Lord and love the sport of volleyball."
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Clearwater's overall record this season was 41-6 with a .872 win percentage. The Lady Cougars went undefeated against NCCAA II colleges and also had several big wins over NCCAA I, NAIA, NJCAA, and NCAA III programs. Other highlights of the year were winning over Hillsborough Community College (NJCAA I) who were nationally ranked 14th and also beating Florida College and Southeastern twice.
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<b>NCCAA II Second Team All-American:</b> Amanda Bucklin<br>
<b>NCCAA II First Team All-American:</b> Richelle Bucklin, Sarah Wild<br>
<b>AVCA ALL American Team:</b> Richelle Bucklin, Sarah Wild<br>
<b>NCCAA National All-Tournament Team:</b> Richelle Bucklin, Sarah Wild
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1547NCCAA Region Updatehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1547
Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:10:00 -0500
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<h3>Women's Soccer</h3> In the championship game for NCCAA II South Regionals, the Lady Cougars played good, solid defense and secured their first Regional
Championship title. Winning against the home team, Toccoa Falls College, the Lady Cougars fought hard for the championship banner. The Lady Cougars will
advance to the NCCAA National Tournament with the #1 seed and the #1 ranking in the country.
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Bucklin dominated play at the net finishing with 21 kills while Amanda Bucklin contributed another 15 kills. Amanda Ison led the defense with 14 kills.
Kim Ponce, who came in as setter for the tournament, had 12.3 assists per game and did an outstanding job running the offensive attack. With the win, the
CCC team secures a place at the NCCAA National Tournament to be held at the Kissimmee Civic Center, November 8-10, 2012.
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<h3>Men's Soccer</h3> The Cougars fell 1-0 to home team Toccoa Falls in a tough, close match that landed CCC as the second place team in the South Region.
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Whitney Redemann<br>
Delaney Lester<br>
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Sarah Wild</td>
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James Sikes<br>
Ben Holmes<br>
Anthony DeRosse</td>
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Brian Chidarikire</td>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1539Uncommon Tradition: Reformation Dayhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1539
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:41:00 -0500
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While the rest of the world celebrates the October holiday of Halloween, the student body at Clearwater Christian College partakes in a time-honored tradition. In keeping with his yearly ritual, Mr. Robert Carver, associate professor of Greek and Bible, nailed a copy of Martin Luther's 95 Theses to his office door.
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"October 31 is one of the most important days on our calendar," he said. "Unfortunately, most people (Christians included) associate it with pumpkins, ghosts, goblins, witches, and worse—even the gruesome and demonic. The importance of October 31 is far greater than that. It is associated with an event that changed the course of the history of the church."
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2012 marks the 495th anniversary of the nailing of Luther's 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517. "This was a bold act by a 33 year old Augustinian monk named Martin Luther," said Mr. Carver. "The ringing blows of that hammer marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1538Alyssa's Wish: 2012http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1538
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:40:00 -0500
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</div>Among the various characteristics that set Clearwater Christian College apart from the crowd, the family-like atmosphere and the genuine interest in the lives of people make CCC truly one-of-a-kind. This can be seen in a variety of ways, but especially in a recent event that was close to the heart of the CCC family: participation as Team "Alyssa's Wish" in this year's Miles for Hope 5k walk for Brain Cancer.
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On Saturday, September 22, the city of Clearwater hosted a brain cancer 5k walk/run, organized by Miles for Hope. This annual event, held at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater, is special to many students, faculty, and staff who have participated over the past two years. One of the greatest supporters of "Alyssa's Wish" is CCC's Cove Cafe operator, Mrs. Joanne McHugh.
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The story begins with a spunky girl named Alyssa McLanahan. Alyssa came to CCC in 2007 and immediately grabbed the hearts of many, never intending to let go. However, God had another plan for her life. During her freshman year, Mr. and Mrs. McHugh met Alyssa and welcomed her into their hearts and home. She and her boyfriend, Josh Stolvoort, and brother, Jon McLanahan, who both joined Alyssa at CCC the following year, became a huge part of the McHugh's life and family. All three became campus kids to the family, but they ended up feeling more like the McHugh's own children.
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At the beginning of Alyssa's junior year at Clearwater she began having seizures. That semester, she went home with her family and found out that she had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. In December of the same year, Alyssa had her first brain surgery, with another surgery following. "Through it all she smiled and praised the Lord—that is what I love about her," said Mrs. McHugh about Alyssa in the midst of surgeries and battle with cancer.
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Josh and Alyssa got married in August, 2010, and started a life of their own. In the beginning, Alyssa felt quite well; however, it wasn't long after moving that she started having seizures again and her health decreased considerably. In January of 2011, and only eight days after surgery, Alyssa visited Clearwater and was surprised to find that her brother Jon had arranged a "white-out" at his basketball game. The CCC gym was full of fans and supporters wearing "iWear for Alyssa" t-shirts in support of her and her battle with brain cancer. The McHugh's got to visit with Alyssa before she passed away in July of 2011. "Alyssa McLanahan was an amazing young lady who lived her life for the Lord and praised the Lord through it all," said Mrs. McHugh. "It is an exceptional testimony for the Lord that a young woman who went through so much didn't spend her time feeling sorry for herself, but rather praised the Lord and kept her focus on Christ."
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Jon McLanahan is a recent graduate of Clearwater Christian College, and as such, he no longer lives in the Clearwater area. However, Jon was able to participate in Miles for Hope once again. Since he was not at the school to raise support for Alyssa's Wish, spreading the word for this event relied solely upon Joanne McHugh and her love for the cause. As a result of her effort, many CCC people completed the race. Current students came out in support of Alyssa and Jon, as well as Katelyn Volpe, an alumna and Alyssa's roommate while at Clearwater, Coach Vickie Denny, Mr. Valentin, and the entire McHugh family. The impact and encouragement from those who ran, whether in memory of Alyssa, or in support of Jon as a friend, did not go unnoticed.
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When asked why he started participating with Miles for Hope Jon McLanahan said, "The run is special to me because one of Alyssa's main wishes when she was diagnosed with brain cancer was that there would be more awareness of the disease. This is one way that I can help raise awareness for Alyssa and the many others who are battling the terrible disease of cancer."
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"Clearwater is about investing time in students. My husband and I take that duty very seriously," said Mrs. McHugh. Her dedication and love for a young girl who had a rough road serves as a wonderful testimony for this institution, as well as for the Christian faith. Clearwater Christian College is a family, and as in any family, they are there to share with and encourage each other, whether in pain or in joy. The members of this college not only encourage, but also serve to lift one another up in prayer, with a desire to help each other to grow closer to God. That is what makes the difference; that is what stands out from the crowd.
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Click on the following link to view more photos from the event:<br><a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=347">Photo Gallery: Alyssa's Wish: 2012</a>
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<i>Written by Nicole Shirey '14</i>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1515AIG Recognizes Intern Lawsonhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1515
Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:04:00 -0500
Arthur Lawson, a junior Information Systems Management major at Clearwater Christian College, knows a thing or two about biblical creationism and web design. While the two are normally not linked, Arthur has found a way to incorporate a love for creation science with his IT skill set.<div class=centered style="float:right;width:330px;padding:10px">
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<span class=smalltext><h5>Arthur Lawson-far right</h5></span>
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Moving up through the internship ranks, Arthur began his time at AIG as an unpaid intern, thankful to work with the web department for experience. "My Dad was an assistant pastor at Bible Chapel of Delhi Hills when I was a baby and we still keep in touch with a few people in the congregation. One of the members, Frost Smith, works in the web department; that's how I got in the first year as an unpaid intern," said Arthur. "The second year, they brought me back because they now knew and liked me, and had a job that I was qualified for. I applied for it and was officially accepted."
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With his first year of internship taken up with converting books into website-ready HTML documents and adding sermons to the devotional area of the website, Arthur learned the philosophy of AIG. During his second year, he worked on migrating articles from an outdated content directory to the current content management system.
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"This year," said Arthur, "they brought me on to the team once more, this time to help out with upgrading their web store. They needed additional help, and since I had worked with AIG the prior summers, I qualified as a top candidate for the position. I worked on quality control and entering product data and corresponding images and media, populating the frame that the web designers and developers were creating."
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In an update from Arthur's father, Chaplain Ken Lawson, he said, "According to the Answers Update from September 2012, the AIG creation science ministry in Kentucky was given a national award, of which CCC student Arthur Lawson played a part. The article states that the website was picked by the 1,200 member National Religious Broadcasters as having the best ministry website."
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As a member of the web team that received this award, Arthur gives the glory to God. "I feel very privileged to work with such a great group of talented, highly-motivated people that love the Lord and also love what they do! That combination is unbeatable for a positive work environment and fostering productivity."
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After graduation, Arthur plans to work in web design/development in some capacity. He would love to work with a Christian ministry, but knows that God will open the doors necessary for his future career.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1510Alpha Chi 2012http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1510
Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:52:00 -0500
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On Monday, October 8, 2012, twelve Clearwater Christian College students were inducted into the Florida Theta Chapter of the National College Honor Society, Alpha Chi.
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Alpha Chi is a well-known leadership society found in colleges across the country and Puerto Rico. According to the national website, "Alpha Chi is a general honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution's juniors, seniors, and graduate students."
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Emily Barker<br>
Kelsi Coffman<br>
Teodorica Cole<br>
Cassandra Crawford<br>
Joel Felten<br>
James Hammons<br>
Megan Keeney<br>
Kara Lundquist<br>
Bethany Raudenbush<br>
Brittany Sadik<br>
Hannah Schmidtke<br>
Michelle Weber <br>
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Stephanie Brundage<br>
Richelle Bucklin<br>
Laura Dunlap<br>
Lauren Johnson<br>
Jessica Jones<br>
Lindsey Kiskaddon<br>
Jaclyn Suffi<br>
Samantha Tierney<br>
Lydia Twigg<br>
Paul Witmer<br>
Bothvill Valcin<br>
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New Alpha Chi members pledged to uphold the purposes of Alpha Chi and to strive to make its ideals their ideals in scholarship and service in front of the student body, faculty, and staff of CCC. Embodying this pledge, Alpha Chi members continuously offer their tutoring services to CCC students.
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Following the induction of new members, the installation of chapter officers was performed. The 2012-2013 officers are: Emily Barker, President; Michelle Weber, Vice President; Kara Lundquist, Secretary/Treasurer; Bothvill Valcin, Chaplain. After repeating their oaths of office, each member received his or her respective symbols of duty and swore to uphold the motto and charge of Alpha Chi.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1488Denny Checks Off 900th Winhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1488
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:34:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>President Klem presents plaque to Coach Denny</span>
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On September 18, 2012, Coach Vickie Denny knocked out her 900th career win. The 2012-2013 Lady Cougars defeated Florida Christian College in a 3-0 sweep, securing the illustrious 900th career win for Coach Denny. The 900th win places Dr. Denny in an elite group of coaches; according to the National Christian Colleges Athletic Association (NCCAA), as of the women's volleyball coaching records through 2011, only seven active coaches in the NCAA have met their 900th win.
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"I am blessed by God to have the opportunity to do what I love to do in a Christian setting with some great people," she said. "The relationships over these years with not only my players, but parents, faithful fans, other coaches, and even officials have been extra blessings from God in my life."
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Dr. Vickie Denny, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Teacher Education, and Chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at Clearwater Christian College, also serves on the board of directors of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). A contributing writer to the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) journal "Volleyball ACE Power Tips," Dr. Denny has taught volleyball clubs and clinics across the world, most recently on a mission trip to Cameroon, Africa.
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When asked about her success on the court, Dr. Denny answered, "First, I am reminded of what Joshua 1:8 says about success. While not perfect, I have tried to make God's Word the focus and to point my players to the Word. God blessed me with some incredible Christian young ladies who not only were great athletes, but also who had a heart for God. These players were willing to commit and dedicate themselves to our program and capture the passion I have for using their sport for God's glory. My wonderful husband, Lou, has been such a help and encouragement over the past 14 years together. I am not sure he realized what he was getting into, but he has been such a blessing from God in our ministry together with volleyball."
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Mr. Mike Touma, athletic director at CCC said, "Success in the arena of athletics is measured in many different ways. The most obvious and common is wins and championships. Coach Denny has excelled in both of those areas far beyond what most any coach would even dare imagine for themselves. I congratulate Coach Denny on her 900th win, a number that is staggering to consider and that puts her into an elite group regardless of the sport that comes to mind. The dedication, consistency, and integrity it takes to achieve that number is truly astounding. The 900th is a representation of years of dedication not only to the game, but also to the young women that God brought into contact with Coach Denny and her desire to see them pursue God and use volleyball to further His kingdom."
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Congratulations, Coach Denny!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1484Announcing New Global Nursing Ministries Majorhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1484
Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:47:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the addition of the Bachelor of Science in Global Nursing Ministries. Through an exciting joint-venture with Christian International School of Healthcare Professions (CISHP) in Largo, FL, CCC students will gain real-world medical experiences tempered with the biblical training necessary to effectively minister to the sick and wounded of our society. Students may apply for and enroll in this program as early as the spring 2013 academic term.
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As a CCC student, each nursing candidate will complete 2 or 2½ years of foundational, liberal arts instruction in our biblically-focused classrooms, followed by 48 weeks or four condensed semesters of nursing training through the program at CISHP. Through this unique partnership, graduates of our nursing program will receive two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Global Nursing Ministries from CCC and an Associate of Science in Nursing from CISHP. At the end of this educational pathway, nursing students may sit for the NCLEX exam, which all candidates must pass to become registered nurses.
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Graduates of this program will have a unique opportunity to enter the healthcare profession with a strong foundation of ethics and morality built upon the Word of God working in conjunction with a knowledge base created by industry-standard nursing professionals.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1455CCC in NCCAA's Top Tenhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1455
Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:46:00 -0500
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This week, the National Christian Colleges Athletic Association (NCCAA) released its pre-season rankings for the 2012 fall season for their D1 and D2 schools. These rankings are based upon last season's championship results and a poll of division chairs.
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In these rankings, Clearwater Christian College was ranked among the top ten teams in the nation for D2 colleges in three sports-women's volleyball, men's soccer, and women's soccer. The Cougar women's volleyball team secured the highest ranking (#1 in the nation!) while the men's soccer and women's soccer teams were ranked #5 and #6 in their respective sports. CCC's dean of athletics, Mike Touma, said, "It is great to see that the fall sports are starting the 2012 season on such a high note. I am looking forward to watching them live up to their pre-season recognitions."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1453Cantorum Sings at RNC Eventhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1453
Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:03:00 -0500
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On Sunday, August 26, the Clearwater Christian College Cantorum was privileged to sing at the Faith and Freedom Coalition rally to open the Republican National Convention. This opportunity came about when Ralph Reed, founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, called and requested the Cantorum to sing at the convention held in the famous Tampa Theatre.
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"I was thrilled with the experience," said Dr. Pattye Casarow, director of the Cantorum. "It went very well. The audience roared with applause and appreciation. I'm so thankful to the Lord that our students can enjoy these very special types of opportunities that will be lifetime memories."
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The Cantorum, consisting of students and alumni, sang a trio of patriotic songs that included <i>I Hear America Singing</i> by Andre Thomas, <i>Who Are the Brave</i> by Joseph Martin, and <i>Patriot's Honor</i> by Matt McMorris. Participants include: Dr. Pattye Casarow (director), Faith Alexander, Betsi Beardsley, Jillian Blackwell, Elizabeth Earley, Sarah Giddings, Ethan Gotcher, Mackenzie Gotcher (alumnus), Joshua Hoag (alumnus), Peter Littrell,Dan McDowall, Briana Mitten,<div class=centered style="float:right;width:254px;padding:10px">
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Nathan Perrie (alumnus), Hannah Schmidtke, Spencer Shelburne, Sarah Trill, and Richard Verano. The Cantorum was accompanied by pianist, Miriam Howard.
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Mackenzie Gotcher, a vocal performance graduate, said, "The Cantorum was such a vital part of my growth as a musician at CCC, so it was a pleasure to be able to join with them again as a graduate to represent the college on such a global stage. The response we were given at the Faith and Freedom Coalition was humbling to say the least. This was an experience I will not soon forget as a musician, as an American, and as a Christian."
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Special guests at the Faith and Freedom Coalition rally included former U.S. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, and U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz of Texas among others.
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Click on the following link to view more photos from the event:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=333">Photo Gallery: Cantorum Sings at RNC Event</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1448While You Were Out: 2012http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1448
Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:37:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>New Cougar logo painted on gym floor</span>
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Last summer, we worked on the Clearwater Christian College soccer field and chapel; this summer, we've taken on tasks involving bus graphics, Cougar photos, and cement. While some may believe that all activity dies on campus when the students are gone, those that remain "by the stuff" can attest to the endless activity of renovations and upgrades.
<br><br>First of all, we've redone the Cougar on the gym floor. Each year, the maintenance department attends to the gym floor by laying new coats of shiny coating. This year, we added a job to their list: we needed a new Cougar. In a combined venture with the graphics team, students and spectators will enjoy a fresh look at the Cougar on the gym floor. CCC's graphic designer, Steve Haught, said, "A new Cougar floor graphic was added this summer to unify the look of the graphics located in the gymnasium. We now have a Cougar Den branded entirely with the official Cougar logo."
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Our next big change was the purchase of a new motor coach for campus activities and teams. Led by an alumni initiative, CCC has acquired a beautiful bus that will allow athletic teams, music teams, and student transports to be done in style. Dan Wareing, director of the annual fund and staff representative for this project, said, "One of our initiatives leading into this summer was buying a new bus that could be used for various teams and groups at the college. Our Development Office decided to send out a series of emails to our alumni and we were pleased with the response. We now have the bus on campus and on behalf of the Office of Institutional Advancement and the many students who will benefit from this new vehicle we thank all the alumni that joined us both in prayers and donations."
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Other random campus beautification projects include the removal of several dying bushes and installation of new foliage, the laying of new cement in front of Dambach Hall to reduce slippery conditions during the rainy seasons, and a new layer of paint on several campus buildings.<div class=centered style="float:right;width:260px;padding:10px">
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<span class=smalltext>Some of the new foliage added to campus</span>
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Also, using the funds donated from the classes of 2011 and 2012, the new water filtration system has been successfully implemented in all drinking water on campus.
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Last, but not least, we added a number of new faculty and staff, including President Klem. Our college family is continuously growing with men and women dedicated to serving God by impacting the lives of our student body. Vicki Livingston, director of human resources, said, "To me it is exciting to see our own graduates go off, obtain additional degrees, and then come back to serve. Of the ten new hires, five are alumni. I believe this provides positive feedback to our influence on lives and our alumni's desire to give back. I am also excited to see how the Lord will work to integrate these new individuals into our college family and use them to reflect His glory!"
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Clearwater Christian College is continuously striving to grow in the pursuit of knowledge and godliness—we are thankful that God has allowed such blessings to take place on campus this summer. All of the upgrades, renovations, and improvements will allow faculty and staff to better serve our student body. Truly, "The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad" (Psalm 126:3).
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1445CCC Welcomes New Staff and Faculty Membershttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1445
Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:06:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext><b>New Faculty and Staff</b> <i>(left to right: Mrs. Christy James, Mr. Robert Burchfield, Dr. Mary Clater, Mr. Samuel Greeley, Miss Kimberly Tanner,
Mrs. Rachel Penix,<br>Mr. Anthony Wilson, Dr. Jack Klem, Miss Jessica Stewart, and Mr. Michael Touma)</i></span>
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Throughout the history of Clearwater Christian College, students have enjoyed the benefits of longevity and stability within the faculty and staff. This year the
College has been blessed with the addition of several new members into the CCC family, many of whom are graduates of CCC themselves. The Lord
has blessed the College with faithful men and women who are dedicated to impacting eternity through the ministries of CCC.
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<b>Mary Clater, Ph.D</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
<i>University of St. Andrews</i><br>
<i>Penn State University</i><br>
Assistant Professor of History
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<b>Christy James</b><br>
<i>Grace College</i><br>
<i>Indiana Wesleyan University</i><br>
<i>Argosy University (Ph.D in progress)</i><br>
Assistant Professor of Education
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<b>Kimberly Tanner</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
<i>Faith Baptist Theological Seminary</i><br>
<i>Iowa State University</i><br>
Assistant Professor of English</i>
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<b>Jack Klem, Th.D.</b> <br>
<i>Lancaster Bible College</i><br>
<i>Baptist Bible Seminary</i><br>
<i>Central Baptist Theological Seminary</i><br>
President<br><br>
<b>Robert Burchfield</b><br>
<i>International Academy of Design and Technology</i><br>
Lead A/V Engineer and Blackboard Administrator<br><br>
<b>Samuel Greeley</b><br>
<i>University of South Florida</i><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
Assistant Dean of Athletics; Men's Soccer Coach<br><br>
<b>Rachel Penix</b><br>
<i>Northland International University</i><br>
Resident Director of Paden Hall
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<b>Jessica Stewart, CPA</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
General Ledger Accountant<br>
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<b>Michael Touma</b><br>
<i>Pensacola Christian College</i><br>
<i>United States Sports Academy</i><br>
Dean of Athletics; Instructor of Exercise Sport Science; Men's Basketball Coach<br>
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<b>Anthony Wilson, MBA</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
<i>Stetson University College of Law</i><br>
<i>Stetson University</i><br>
Dean of Admissions; Women's Basketball Coach<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1444Faithful Service Recognizedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1444
Fri, 17 Aug 2012 07:42:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext><b>Faculty and Staff Recognized</b> <i>(left to right: women - Marian Foulks, Christy Wareing, Beth Kerr, Melissa Cancel, Kris DeWitt, Susannah Austin,
and Pat Youstra; men - Roy Squires, Robert Carver, Kevin Gault, Mark Bates, David Richter, Phil Golson, and Craig Ralston; not pictured - Robert Delnay, Pattye Casarow,
and Stephen Casarow)</i></span>
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Every year, the administration, faculty, and staff of Clearwater Christian College pause to acknowledge the commitment of fellow employees. During a week of
annual preparation for the coming school year, several CCC employees were recognized for their faithful service, one of whom was presented with
35-year Service Recognition. This year recipients include the following faculty and staff:
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<h3>For 35 years of service</h3>
Robert Carver
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<h3>For 25 years of service</h3>
Pat Youstra<br>
David Richter<br>
Kris DeWitt
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<h3>For 20 years of service</h3>
Beth Kerr
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<h3>For 15 years of service</h3>
Robert Delnay<br>
Melissa Cancel<br>
Kevin Gault<br>
Craig Ralston<br>
Roy Squires
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<h3>For 10 years of service</h3>
Mark Bates<br>
Pattye Casarow<br>
Stephen Casarow
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<h3>For 5 years of service</h3>
Christy Wareing<br>
Phil Golson<br>
Marian Foulks<br>
Susannah Austin
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1443Perfecting Holiness: 2012-2013http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1443
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:54:00 -0500
The theme for the 2012-2013 school year at Clearwater Christian College has been announced! With II Corinthians 7:1 in mind, Dr. Jack Klem announced
that <b><i>Perfecting Holiness</b></i> would not only be the theme, but also the goal for his inaugural year as president of CCC.
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perfecting holiness in the fear of God." Dr. Klem chose <b><i>Perfecting Holiness</b></i> as the theme because he recognizes the need to pursue holiness out of
reverence to God. "The wonderful Gospel grace that delivered us out of the kingdom of darkness into a glorious union with Jesus Christ calls us to a
holy life," he said.
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"Holiness and holy living does not just happen in the life of the believer," said Dr. Klem. "The Scriptures appeal to us on the basis of God's
character (I Peter 1:16) and on the basis of God's promises (II Corinthians 7:1) to actively live out a holy life. Holiness is not conformity to a
list of human expectations; it is conformity to the person and the will of our unblemished, loving Savior, Jesus Christ."
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During the 2012-2013 academic year, the faculty, staff, and student body of Clearwater Christian College will pursue holy living through the perfecting
power of the Word of God. Dr. Klem states, "We will study the holiness of God, the unshakeable promises of God, and the sober warnings of God issued to
those who live self-serving, unrighteous lives."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1441Lady Cougars Receive AVCA Team Academic Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1441
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:04:00 -0500
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The American Volleyball Coaches Association has announced that the 2011-2012 Clearwater Christian College Lady Cougars Volleyball Team has received the Team Academic Award. This is the tenth year the CCC volleyball program has been recognized by the AVCA for this prestigious award. In order to be a recipient of this honor, a team must maintain at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the entire school year. This past academic year the Lady Cougars sustained a team GPA of 3.55.
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Since its inception in the 1992-1993 academic year, the AVCA Team Academic Award has steadily grown into one of the most highly sought after awards in the area of high school and collegiate sports. Not only does the receipt of this award stand as a testament to competent teamwork and athletic ability, but also a dedication to collectively excel in scholastic pursuits.
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Coach Vickie Denny: "We have won 11 national titles and 10 of those years we also received the AVCA Academic Award. I see a definite connection between working hard on the court and in the classroom. During this past year, the volleyball team has been recognized for their great accomplishments related to volleyball, but I am just as pleased with their academic achievements and receiving the AVCA Academic Team Award. I believe God is always honored when we use our gifts and abilities for Him and strive for excellence in everything we do."
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The AVCA recognized the accomplishment of the Lady Cougars in a recent press release stating that only three programs nationally "attained the pinnacle of volleyball success in both earning the AVCA Team Academic Award and winning their respective collegiate national championship in the same academic year. This year, the AVCA is proud to recognize three programs -- Concordia University-St. Paul (NCAA Division II), Cowley College (NJCAA Division II) and Clearwater Christian College (NCCAA Division II) - all three of whom excelled in the classroom and on the court.
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For more information on the award and the AVCA, please visit: <a target="_blank" href="http://avca.org/">http://avca.org</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1440Casarow Receives Doctorate of Business Administrationhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1440
Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:40:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Steve_Casarow_article.jpg">Dr. Steve Casarow, associate professor of business and information systems management at Clearwater Christian College, received his Doctorate of Business Administration from Argosy University. Dr. Casarow successfully defended his doctoral thesis, <i>Does Cynicism or Trust Affect Retention Rates Among College Students</i>, and joins the ever-increasing ranks of faculty doctoral recipients at CCC.
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Dr. Casarow chose to study cynicism and trust within higher education because he was curious about the question and possible answers. "This study investigated whether students' attitude levels of trust or cynicism for educators and the education industry affect their disposition to remain at [their chosen] institution of higher learning and to persist in completing their college degree," he said.
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Dr. Mary Draper, vice president for academic affairs, said, "I am very proud of Dr. Steve Casarow for completing his Doctorate in Business Administration earlier than anticipated. It takes a lot of work, dedication, and tenacity to complete a doctoral program, and he demonstrated each of these. His doctorate will further strengthen our business major and the business division."
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"[My doctoral journey] was challenging, frustrating at times, interesting, required lots of perseverance and patience, and rewarding. Knowing more about business allows me to be more effective in the classroom. I am thankful for the support of the college, especially Dr. Mary Draper, which helped me accomplish this goal," said Dr. Casarow.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1439Wilson Named Women's Basketball Coachhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1439
Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:49:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Coach-Wilson.jpg">Anthony Wilson has been named the Cougars' women's basketball coach for the 2012-2013 season. Coach Wilson has been intricately involved with Cougar basketball, most recently serving as assistant coach of the men's basketball team under Coaches Wubbena and Champion. A former 4-year Cougar player and graduate, Wilson is a two-time NCCAA All-American and a member of the CCC Hall of Fame. Coach Wilson also serves as the director of admissions for CCC.
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Coach Wilson said, "I am excited about the opportunity to coach the Women's Basketball team. Their success over the last few seasons speaks for itself. I want to win championships, but, more importantly, I want the women's basketball team to further develop their relationship with the Lord and learn to use basketball as a means of living out the Gospel before others."
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Sarah Trill, sophomore commuter student and Cougar basketball player, has known Coach Wilson for years. As the daughter of alumnus and local pastor, Matt Trill, she is looking forward to what he will bring to the team. "I am so excited for the Lady Cougars this season. Coach Wilson has been a great leader in my church and I am sure he will be a great coach for the Lady Cougars. I know he will push the team to work hard, and I can't wait to see what God has in store for this year."
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We are pleased to have Coach Wilson's experience and solid philosophy of Christian athletics as an addition to our coaching staff. Athletic Director Mike Touma said, "I am very excited to have Anthony Wilson as the new women's basketball coach. His passion and knowledge for the game, as well as his ability to coach will make an immediate impact on the program."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1438Cougars Receive NCCAA President's Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1438
Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:58:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Cougar_logo.jpg">The Clearwater Christian College Cougars were presented the President's Award for Excellence at the 2012 NCCAA National Convention held in Greenville, SC, May 31-June 2, 2012. <div class=centered style="float:right;width:285px;padding:10px">
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The award is presented to the school that accumulated the most points based on where their athletic teams finished in their respective NCCAA National Tournament competitions.
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This is the second consecutive year that the Cougars were presented this award. Interim Athletic Director Keith Champion stated, "This honor is a reflection of the quality of coaches and athletes that we have representing Clearwater Christian College. It also shows our continued desire for excellence and in honoring the Lord with our athletic teams." Accepting the award on behalf of the College was ladies volleyball coach Dr. Vickie Denny.
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Congratulations to the Cougars for another successful year both on and off the field.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1437Kile Receives NCCAA Highest Honorhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1437
Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:15:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Volleyball13-Emma-Kile.jpg">At its national convention held on June 1, 2012, in Greenville, SC, the National Christian College Athletic Association recognized Emma Kile ('12) as the female recipient of the Game Plan 4 Life (GP4L) Character Award for 2011-12. This prestigious award recognizes NCCAA student-athletes who epitomize the Christian character qualities of love (I Corinthians 13), integrity (Job 27:5), faith (Hebrews 11) and excellence (Philippians 4:8). It is considered the highest honor that the NCCAA awards its student-athletes.
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An elementary education major from Butler, PA, Emma embodies what the GP4L is all about as she lives out the four qualities of the award. Being the lone senior on the Clearwater Christian College Volleyball team this past season, Emma's leadership was vital to her team winning another national title. Emma was not simply a leader, but a servant leader to her team, as well as the entire college family. Emma excelled on the court as a NCCAA All-American and player of the year, while also performing in the classroom as a scholar-athlete and member of the dean's list. Athletic Director Keith Champion commented about Emma, "Whether it is in the classroom, on campus, or on the court, Emma has impacted her campus, and those around her, for the Lord during her years at Clearwater Christian College."
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Dr. Vickie Denny, Emma's coach for the past four years, was present at the banquet where Emma received her award and said, "Of all the awards that Emma has received over her four years as a CCC student, this one is the highlight because it honors what Emma is all about--love, integrity, faith, and excellence."
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Clearwater Christian College congratulates Emma and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jared Kile, on this outstanding honor.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1435Touma Named Athletic Directorhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1435
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:43:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce Mike Touma as our new athletic director and men's basketball coach. Having played intercollegiate athletics, Mike understands the unique opportunity coaches have to invest in the lives of young athletes, and he looks forward to leading our coaches and student athletes to grow in their faith, becoming successful on and off the court.
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Coach Touma comes to CCC having served as athletic director and head basketball coach for ten seasons at Calvary Christian Academy in Normal, Illinois, during which time he led the Knights to two conference titles. Prior to CCA, Touma served 13 years as assistant men's basketball coach at Pensacola Christian College where he focused on team logistics and recruiting. In 1996, Touma earned a Masters of Sports Science degree with an emphasis in coaching from the United States Sports Academy in Daphne, Alabama. In addition to his educational ministry, Mike currently serves as the Executive Director of Above the Rim Basketball Camps, an inter-city youth ministry.
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Mike and his wife Lauren have three children and are looking forward to becoming part of the CCC family.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1433President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Spring 2012http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1433
Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:14:00 -0500
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The Registrar's Office at Clearwater Christian College has announced the academic President's and Dean's list recipients for the 2012 Spring semester. In order to be named to the President's list, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale during a full-time enrollment. Those named to the Dean's List are required to earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4.00 scale.
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Allman, Jessica<br>
Atkinson, Nicole<br>
Austin, Jessica<br>
Baird, Willard Wesley<br>
Bechtel, Justina<br>
Beppel, Andrea<br>
Blackwell, Jillian<br>
Boley, Ahna<br>
Brillo, Courtney<br>
Brundage, Stephanie<br>
Carbone, Jonathan<br>
Coffman, Kelsi<br>
Cole, Teodorica<br>
Crawford, Cassandra<br>
Derevjanik, Amelia<br>
Driver, Bethany<br>
Ducharme, Maximillian<br>
Dunlap, Laura<br>
Duvall, Grant</div>
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Edwards, Kerrie<br>
Felten, Joel<br>
Gotcher, Ethan<br>
Hale, Victoria<br>
Hammons, James<br>
Hashberger, Nathan<br>
Hurst, Melissa<br>
Jenkins, Megan<br>
Johnson, Christen<br>
Johnson, Lauren<br>
Jones, Jessica<br>
Kendall, Grace<br>
Kile, Emma<br>
Kirby, Carrie<br>
Kiskaddon, Lindsey<br>
Lassegue, Edna<br>
Laviolette, Ariel<br>
Lundquist, Kara<br>
Mikule, Stephanie</div>
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Moody, Natalia<br>
Mull, Melissa<br>
Nadreau, Alysha<br>
Perera, Stephanie<br>
Pisani, Jessica<br>
Pruett, Madeline<br>
Rauba, Laura<br>
Reinhard, Michelle<br>
Reynolds, Hali<br>
Schmidtke, Hannah<br>
Smith, Oliver<br>
Suffi, Jaclyn<br>
Taliercio, Jacob<br>
Tewes, Madeline<br>
Trill, Sarah<br>
Twigg, Lydia<br>
Valcin, Bothvill<br>
Weber, Michelle<br>
Yoder, Caroline</div>
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Alejandro-Heather, Laura<br>
Ando, Grace<br>
Avriett, Allison<br>
Barba, Ethan<br>
Barker, Emily<br>
Beardsley, Betsi<br>
Bess, Alissa<br>
Blakemore, John<br>
Bradley, Alicyn <br>
Brate, Mara <br>
Bucklin, Amanda<br>
Bucklin, Richelle<br>
Buriff, Patricia <br>
Chidarikire, Brian<br>
Christensen, Lydia<br>
Coulter, Lauren<br>
Crane, Renee<br>
Davis, Sarah<br>
Deal, Andrew<br>
Dollar, Braden<br>
Dunlap, Allan<br>
Edwards, David Alan<br>
Farrell, Rebecca<br>
Ferrell, Jessica<br>
Flaig, Benjamin<br>
Flanagan, Daniel<br>
Francis, Cameron<br>
Franklin, Casey
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Frazier, Rebekah<br>
George, Taylor<br>
Germano, Mary<br>
Giddings, Sarah<br>
Good, Joseph<br>
Hancock, Dakota<br>
Holmes, Benjamin<br>
Horine, Joshua<br>
Ison, Amanda<br>
Jabo, Jamila<br>
Jackson, Lavonne<br>
Karraker, Jessica <br>
Keeney, Megan<br>
Lawson, Andrew<br>
Leja, Kyle<br>
Marino, Abigail<br>
McLanahan, Jonathan<br>
McNeal, Melissa<br>
Medich, Dana<br>
Mills, Kathryn <br>
Mironchenko, Yelena<br>
Mondelli, Angela<br>
Morcos, Amani<br>
Morris, Lucas<br>
Olson, Luke<br>
Pack, Tiffany<br>
Parsley, Caitlyn<br>
Penberthy, Amanda
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Pisani, Joanna<br>
Pleus, Aaron<br>
Raudenbush, Bethany<br>
Sadik, Brittany<br>
Sikes, James<br>
Spears, Bryan<br>
Steffes, Christopher<br>
Stevens, Katrina<br>
Stimson, Shaun<br>
Sutton, Ashley<br>
Thoune, Deanna<br>
Tierney, Samantha<br>
Tobin, Anthony<br>
Volpe, Katelyn<br>
Vought, Ethan<br>
Wallace, Dean-Paul<br>
Weber, Felicia<br>
Wells, Matthew<br>
Wheeler, Ashley<br>
Wheeler, Joshua<br>
White, Joseph<br>
Whiteley, Colin<br>
Wild, Sarah<br>
Woodhall, John<br>
Youmans, Micah<br>
Zapadenko, Carissa<br>
Zwiers, Anna</div>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1432ESS Students Volunteer at Local Hospitalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1432
Mon, 21 May 2012 11:44:00 -0500
CCC seniors Ethan Gotcher and Matt Vazquez, juniors Brad South and Alyssa Zallie, and sophomore Doug South participated in the annual Pinellas County Schools' Athletic Training Program supported by the sports medicine program of Morton Plant Mease Hospital. This program provides free athletic physicals to student athletes. CCC volunteers were among those who supported medical personnel by handling basic responsibilities such as weight, height, vision, and vital paperwork. The five students are enrolled in the college's Exercise and Sport Science program. This opportunity gave these students hands-on experience in their vocational area, enabled them to interact with professionals in the field, and provided valuable community service to Pinellas County residents.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1431Kile Inducted in CCC Hall of Famehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1431
Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:42:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Emma_Kile[1].jpg">Senior Emma Kile was inducted in the Clearwater Christian College Athletic Hall of Fame during a presentation in chapel on Tuesday, April 25, 2012. Kile entered CCC as a freshman in the fall of 2008 and immediately became an impact player for the volleyball team. During her time at CCC, the Cougars compiled a total team win-loss record of 176 and 24 and added four NCCAA D2 National Volleyball Championships. Emma has won numerous regional and national awards including South Region MVP for the past two years, four-time NCCAA First Team All-American, four-time National All-Tournament Team, and NCCAA Outstanding Player of the Year for the last two years. In addition, Emma was named an AVCA All-American for three years and was awarded the American Volleyball Coaches' Outstanding National Player of the Year Award in 2010. She is a scholar athlete and holds the all-time CCC season (812) and career (2,654) kill records.
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The Clearwater Christian College Athletic Hall of Fame was started in the early 1980s in order to honor special senior athletes who excelled on the court or field, in the classroom, and possessed an outstanding testimony for Christ both on and off campus. Emma became the 39th graduate inducted in the Hall of Fame over its 30 year history. Each inductee is commemorated with a photo plaque that remains at the College and a personal plaque given to them on the occasion. Acting Athletic Director Keith Champion made the presentation as the volleyball coach presented Emma with her plaque.
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Regarding Emma, Coach Vickie Denny stated "Emma Kile epitomizes what the CCC Hall of Fame is all about. She is not only an incredible volleyball player, which is evidenced by her many awards and honors, but just as importantly she has demonstrated the qualities of a Christian student athlete. As a true competitor, Emma hates to lose and gives full effort while consistently holding to a very high personal standard of true sportsmanship and ethics. She has led our team by her example over these four years and she will be greatly missed. It has been an honor to coach her."
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Acting Athletic Director Keith Champion added "Emma is one of the most well balanced young ladies I have ever had the privilege to have in an athletic program. Her ability on the court speaks for itself, but her testimony off the court and in the classroom makes her the outstanding individual that she is. Always possessing a smile, Emma consistently displayed a servant's heart in her approach to her daily life. I cannot think of a more deserving inductee into the Cougars' Hall of Fame than Emma Kile."
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Emma is originally from Butler, PA, and graduated from Calvary Academy in 2008. She is an Elementary Education major and daughter of Jared and Eileen Kile.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1430College Celebrates 44th Commencementhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1430
Sat, 12 May 2012 07:03:00 -0500
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The faculty and staff of Clearwater Christian College are pleased to announce the successful commencement of the Class of 2012. On Saturday, May 5, friends, family, and supporters gathered at Ruth Eckerd Hall to participate in the crowning moment for the graduating class. 85 undergraduate students received their diplomas after successfully completing the requirements for their bachelor's degrees. President Richard Stratton presided over the ceremony and incoming President Jack Klem gave the benediction.
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One of the most prestigious elements of the CCC commencement ceremony is the presentation of the Arthur E. Steele Award. This honor, selected by the faculty and staff, is awarded to a graduating senior based upon his or her service and leadership activities. Ahna Boley, from Grayson, GA, was this year's recipient of the Arthur E. Steele Award for exemplary character and dedication. Ahna received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts.
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Following this award, 2012 class president, Brandon Littlefield presented the school with a class gift of funds to complete the water filtration system begun by the Class of 2011. Next, Chairman of the Board, Clay Custer was presented an honorary doctorate for his faithful service to Christ and support of the CCC family.
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This year, four graduating ROTC cadets were honored with a standing ovation by the entire assembly. Cassidy Sisto (Air Force) and Tyler Murphy (Army) were commissioned 2nd Lieutenants in their respective branches of the United States Armed Forces, while Robert Will and Alex Abel (Army) will be commissioned in August after completing their graduation requirements at CCC. Military guests to the commencement ceremony included Major John Macksam, and Sergeant First Class John Briggs of the United States Army, and Lieutenant Colonel Mark Llewellyn of the United States Air Force.
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The commencement address was given by Dr. David Doran, senior pastor of Inter-City Baptist Church and president of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary in Allen Park, MI. Dr. Doran presented a charge to the graduates to live for the glory of God and through His grace.
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Congratulations, Class of 2012!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1428Custer Awarded Honorary Doctoratehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1428
Wed, 23 May 2012 14:37:00 -0500
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On Saturday, May 5, board member Lt. Colonel George T. Youstra presented Clay Custer, Esq. with a degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), <i>Honoris Causa</i>, during the 44th Commencement Ceremony of Clearwater Christian College. Mr. Custer has faithfully served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for ten years.
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Having received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Law, Mr. Custer went on to Wake Forest University's School of Law, where he graduated <i>Magna Cum Laude</i>. He also served as editor of the Wake Forest Law Review, won the Stanley Cup Moot Court Competition, clerked for Chief Judge James C. Turk of the Western District Federal Court of Virginia, and joined the Womble-Carlyle Law Firm of Winston-Salem, NC. Today, he serves as a partner of the same firm in Greenville, SC.
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In addition to his vast educational and professional accomplishments, Mr. Custer was honored for his spiritual contribution to CCC and the cause of Christ. He is an uncompromising believer who regularly represents and provides legal advice to pastors and missionaries. Together with his wife, Becky, he has personally and sacrificially provided financial support for numerous Christian organizations including Baptist Mid Missions, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Greenville County, CCC, Hidden Treasure School for the Disabled, Woodlands Christian Camp, The Wilds Christian Camp, The Bible Broadcasting Network, and the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission.
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Clay and Becky Custer have three children, Andrew, Sarah, and Nick. The Custers are active in their home church, Suber Road Baptist Church, in Greer, SC, and faithful to CCC. Their daughter Sarah is a 2008 graduate; their son Andrew is a senior business administration major. The Custers live in Greenville, SC.
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During the presentation speech at commencement, Lt. Colonel Youstra said, "Today, we honor a man who has demonstrated resolve on the principles of the rock of God's Word. He has provided the board of this college, where he has served as chairman, with wisdom, integrity, and commitment. We salute his grace, his wit, and his strength."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=14272011-2012 Academic Awards Announcedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1427
Wed, 02 May 2012 10:33:00 -0500
Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011-2012 academic awards. Students from each educational division were chosen to receive recognition based upon their exemplary character, high academic achievements, and scholastic abilities. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award recipients for each division received plaques commemorating the honor. <br><br>
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<b>Division of Biblical Studies</b><br>
<b>Wes Baird</b><br>
St. Petersburg, FL<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1426Hale Selected for Prestigious Summer Internshiphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1426
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:14:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Tori_Hale.jpg">This summer will mark the beginning of an intense period of research for Victoria Hale. A sophomore biology major from St. Pete Beach, Florida, Tori has been accepted to participate in a ten-week scientific internship through the SPARK academic internship program at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Entrance into the program is competitive, and Tori was selected from a large pool of applicants. SPARK is a nonprofit organization that works with students to provide quality, life-changing internship opportunities.
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"During my internship, I will possibly study molecular oncology; immunology; drug discovery; experimental therapeutics; risk assessment, detection and intervention; or health outcomes and behavior," said Tori. "At the end of my ten weeks, I am then required to write a paper and give a presentation on my research findings."
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Tori's faculty sponsor, Dr. Helene Peters, associate professor of life sciences, said, "I was privileged to have Tori in my Science Seminar class this semester. She gave an original PowerPoint presentation and wrote an excellent paper on 'How 6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) metabolism affects the treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).' Shortly before she had to present her research and paper, she met with me to express her gratitude for all she had learned in the seminar. She had just found out that she had been accepted into an internship program at the prestigious Moffitt Cancer Center, and that she would have to write a paper and present her research upon completion of her internship. The Science Seminar class aims to do exactly this: to equip our Science majors to go into their respective scientific fields with the skills they require and with confidence. I look forward to reading all about Tori's research and praise God for this wonderful young woman that has a bright future ahead of her."
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Tori said, "I am not quite sure how I was blessed with this internship, but I do know that it had to be solely through the Lord's power. To Him be the glory!"
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1423College Family Honors Strattonshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1423
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:10:00 -0500
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Chapel on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, was designated as a special recognition of Dr. and Mrs. Stratton as they prepare to leave the ministry at the conclusion of the semester. The service opened with two testimonials and the CCC College Choir singing one of Dr. Stratton's favorite hymns "<b>May the Mind of Christ My Savior</b>." In their testimonies, senior Jon McLanahan used a well-known Stratton acronym, STAR, to describe Dr. Stratton from a student's perspective (S-Servant, T-Team supporter, A-Always available, and R-Relationship builder), and professor Dr. Kris DeWitt spoke of his deliberate promotion of Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives through chapel and his day-to-day actions.
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The Strattons were showered with gifts of flowers, an album of photos spanning the last ten years of ministry, a book of notes from alumni, students, and staff, a framed calligraphy drawn by faculty member Bob Carver of Philippians 1:3, and a plaque of appreciation from the CCC faculty and staff. Student body chaplain Gabe Josey gave the benediction, and the College Choir closed the service with the traditional "<b>God Be with You Till We Meet Again</b>." A cake reception was held afterwards in the gymnasium giving opportunity for those present to give their personal thanks to the Strattons and to fellowship with one another.
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Go to <a href="http://webcast53.com/site/pages/ecc/event3.php?id=2245&schoolID=286&catID=37&use=external">Stratton Recognition</a> to view the service for yourself. Click on the following link to view more photos from the event: <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=321">Photo Gallery: Stratton Recognition</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1420New Major in Criminal Justicehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1420
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:14:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College announces the addition of a Criminal Justice major! Beginning this fall, students will be able to enroll in a course of study through which they will learn the intricate details of the field of criminal justice from a Biblical perspective. Students interested in pursuing careers within the criminal justice system will benefit from the godly approach to the major as they combine the procedures and techniques of law enforcement with ministerial concern.
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Criminal justice students will develop a basic educational foundation upon which their philosophical perspective of the law will be built. This perspective will be based upon Scriptural principles found in the Word of God. Prepared to enter their chosen field of service, our graduates will make a difference in this world.
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For more information on this exciting new major, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/criminaljustice">clearwater.edu/criminaljustice</a> or contact the Admissions Department at (800) 348-4463.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1413Students Receive Alpha Chi Academic Recognitionshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1413
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:56:00 -0500
On March 22-24, 450 students and their sponsors convened in Baltimore, MD, for the annual convention of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society. These students came from diverse colleges and universities in eight regions of the eastern United States and as far west as Texas. The Alpha Chi National Honor Society admits students from the top 10 percent of juniors, seniors, and graduate students in all academic divisions. CCC chapter members strive to uphold the society's pledge to academic excellence and scholarship in their own educational pursuits while offering tutoring services to fellow students.
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Clearwater Christian College was represented by Alicia Feliz and Lauren Johnson, both seniors and members of the CCC chapter of Alpha Chi. During the conference, student presenters read papers in sessions of five papers each and both Miss Feliz and Miss Johnson participated. Miss Feliz read a paper entitled "Wonderland: Lucid Dreaming and its Application" and Miss Johnson read "Dangerous Misperceptions," a study about human trafficking. All presentations were judged for focus, organization of the presenter, depth and complexity of treatment, use of research materials, engagement with the audience, and contribution to scholarship in the field. Of the fifteen presenters who read in the anthropology section, Alicia Feliz was judged the best presentation, for which she received a cash award.
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Mrs. Catherine Anthony, associate professor of English literature and faculty sponsor of the CCC Alpha Chi chapter, also attended the convention. She was very pleased with both student presentations and looks forward to attending future conferences.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1410Greeley Named Soccer Coachhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1410
Thu, 10 May 2012 17:10:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Coach_Greeley-4.jpg">After an exciting season that ranked the Cougars #3 in the nation, the team said goodbye to Coach James Whitaker as he accepted the position of assistant athletic director and men's soccer coach at Columbia International University in Columbia, SC. After an extended search, the College is pleased to announce that 2009 CCC alumnus Sam Greeley has accepted the position of men's soccer coach effective immediately.
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Prior to this new assignment, Coach Greeley served as a teaching and research assistant at The University of South Florida where he is currently pursuing an MS in exercise science. While at CCC, Greeley played defense for the Cougars and earned national and regional recognitions from Adidas (NSCAA All-American) and the NCCAA Division II (1st Team South All-Region, Academic All-American, Team MVP, and 1st Team All-American), as well as a place in the CCC Hall of Fame. Sam continues to play soccer for Florida Suncoast Soccer League (Clearwater International FC) and recently qualified for the U.S. Beach Soccer National Tournament where he finished in 3rd place.
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Vice President for Student Life Ryan Dupee said, "We are thrilled to have Sam as the new soccer coach. He has a strong devotion to the Lord and we are confident that he will communicate the message of Christ on and off the field. His commitment to the team is evident and we are glad he had the opportunity to interact with the players and coaching staff for the past two years leading up to this opportunity."
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Stay tuned to the CCC athletic webpages for men's soccer schedules and more information about our new coach.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1409Cougar Basketball Player Receives Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1409
Thu, 10 May 2012 17:10:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/BasketballShore_Tristan.jpg">Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce that men's basketball player, Tristan Shore, received the Newcomer's Award from the Christian College Sports Network (CCSN). CCSN follows all National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II sports. Each year, the CCSN chooses a first-year player who exhibits the largest impact upon his team over the course of the year. Normally awarded to freshman players, it was a pleasant surprise for the Cougars when the CCSN named sophomore Tristan Shore as the award recipient.
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According to the CCSN website, "Tristan Shore is explosive, has size, and has a knack for hitting big shots. What more can you ask for in our CCSHN Newcomer Award winner? Not a true freshman, but really came on the scene with some noise for Clearwater. We had always heard about the explosive offense for Cougars and Shore helped take it to the next level."
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Tristan said, "This award means a lot to me! I would like to give all the credit to God for putting the people in my life to even get me to this school. In July, I was nowhere near living the right way to be at a Christian school like CCC, but God took a hold of my life and has blessed me in so many ways. I was just recently saved on September 11, 2011, and my first few months being at CCC had a huge impact on me. The staff and students at CCC are amazing and are always there to help me along the way. I am a transfer student from Daytona State College; basketball here is a totally different experience. My coach, Keith Champion, has had a huge impact on my life on and off the court already. We have devotions before every practice and he truly cares about his players lives outside of basketball.<div class=centered style="float:left;width:225px;padding:10px">
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Coach Champion is pleased to be a part of Tristan's success, both on and off the court. "Tristan brought an explosiveness to the Cougars this year and added greatly to our team's success. More important than his basketball skills, he continues to grow as a Christian, and that is what pleases me the most. Tristan has the ability to impact opponents with his ability, but also has the ability to impact others with the testimony of what God is doing in his life. I am thrilled that Tristan came to CCC this year."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1407CCC - NCCAA Outreachhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1407
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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On Saturday, March 17, the National Christian College Athletic Association hosted a community-wide sports clinic for children ages 6-18 for the Parks and Recreation Department of Palm Coast, Florida. This was the second year for conducting the sports clinic which is an extension of the NCCAA's Pro-Am Golf Event held at Hammock Beach Resort every March. Last year the NCCAA Administration committee decided to do a Christian Service project<div class=centered style="float:right;width:310px;padding:10px">
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With over 120 children present, Clearwater Christian Volleyball was glad to represent and lend assistance in the NCCAA efforts. Senior Emma Kile, alumnus Rachel Farrell, and Coach Vickie Denny joined forces to provide a fun day of skills and games for the children interested in volleyball. According to Coach Denny, "the clinic was an awesome way to give back to this community. Many of these children have never had the opportunity to play on an organized team or be given any specialized skill training so today was very special for them. It was also a great thrill for me to see Rachel and Emma interact so well with the children. Their impact on these young lives was tremendous."
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The parents of all the children who attended were pleased with the different sports clinics showing much appreciation at the end of the day. When asked, "Why would someone give up a Saturday to come work with our children," Dan Wood's, the Executive Director of the NCCAA, response was simple. It is the second "C" in our name. Being a Christian group, we want to show forth the love of Christ through sports. Coach Denny, along with Rachel and Emma, were able to use volleyball as a tool for just that!
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=14012012 NCCAA Nationals Updatehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1401
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:40:00 -0500
In the 2012 NCCAA Division II National Basketball competition last week, the Clearwater Christian College women's team finished in fourth place and the men's team ended up in sixth place.
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The women's tournament was played at Ohio Christian University in Circleville, OH. The Lady Cougars entered as #5 seed and quickly advanced with a 67-63 win over #4 seed Hillsdale Freewill Baptist College in Thursday's opener. In round two, they faced #1 seed and eventual tournament champion Kentucky Christian College and lost 72-54 in a hard-fought contest. In the third and final game, the Cougars lost to #3 seed Ohio Christian by a score of 72-62, earning overall fourth place in the national tournament. Women's coach Melanee Halstead said, "This tournament was an awesome experience for us and I am so proud of the team. They are a unique group of girls with a very special bond. God has blessed us with quality athletes. They played well and showed that our program is one to be respected. The support of our fans was awesome. We also participated in a great community service activity at an Ohio Food Bank where they built relationships with other teams. They had a great testimony for Christ, our school, and their families."
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Across the country at Central Bible College in Springfield, MO, the men's tournament was being played. The Cougars entered as #8 seed and advanced with a 100-73 victory over #9 West Coast Baptist College from Lancaster, CA. In round two, they faced #1 seed Valley Forge Christian College in Valley Forge, PA and lost by a score 49-48. In the final two games of the tournament, they faced #4 seed Florida Christian College where they won 94-78 and then lost 87-61 to #7 Hillsdale Freewill Baptist College to secure sixth place. Number 2 seed Grace Bible College in Grand Rapids, MI, defeated #1 seed Valley Forge Christian to take their fourth consecutive national title. Keith Champion, coach of the men's basketball team and athletic director, said, "The Cougars made it to the National Tournament for the first time since 2005 and raised eyebrows right away with an outstanding 100-73 win against West Coast Baptist. We continued our solid play with a what was called 'the game of the tournament' as we lost to #1 seed Valley Forge, 49-48, when a last second tip wouldn't fall that would have given us a 1 point win. Our third game against Florida Christian was another outstanding performance by the Cougars as they led from the onset and defeated FCC 94-78. On Saturday, we played a solid #7 seed, Hillsdale team from Oklahoma City and were defeated in our tournament finale. All in all, it was an outstanding week for Clearwater Christian College. Our team represented our college well as it played against the best teams in the NCCAA."
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Several CCC players received recognition on the national level as indicated below. Congratulations to our men's and women's teams.
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All-Tournament Team: Katie Jo Mullens<br>
First Team All American: Tristan Shore and Katie Jo Mullens<br>
First Team All American-Honorable Mention: Justina Bechtel <br>
Scholar Athlete: Bryan Spears, Justina Bechtel, and Amanda Ison<br>
1000th Career Point: Katie Jo Mullens<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1399The Value of a CCC Degreehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1399
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:10:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Dexter_Hollenbach_top_photo.jpg">Dexter Hollenbach, a 2011 Exercise and Sport Science graduate, was recently accepted into a doctorate program in physical therapy at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, for the 2012 fall semester. Each year, 50 new students are accepted into the program from a pool of roughly 1,600 applicants.
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"Thomas Jefferson University is located in the heart of Philadelphia and is famous for their orthopedics and university hospital," said Dexter. "Being an ESS major at CCC was an awesome experience and it definitely prepared me for this field. In my interview at Jefferson, the head of admissions was thoroughly impressed with my resume and all the different experiences I had at CCC."
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Countless volunteer hours, internships, research proposals, and soccer mission trips were highlights of his time at CCC. Dexter credits his academic success to hard work and support from his professors at CCC. "Each [of my professors] had a vital part in my life, helping me get to where I am now. I am so thankful for all the hours they have put into Clearwater, the ESS major, and me!"
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1384Cougars Advance to National Tourneyhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1384
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:10:00 -0500
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Both men's and women's basketball teams will participate in the 2012 Division II NCCAA National Basketball tournaments after an excellent performance at the Division II South Region championship tournaments. The Clearwater Christian College women's team entered their South Region tournament held at Piedmont Baptist Bible College in Winston-Salem, NC as #1 seed and became South Region champions after defeating Toccoa Falls College in Georgia by a score of 72-48.
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Congratulations to the following Lady Cougars - First Team All Region winners - Katie Jo Mullens and Justina Bechtel and Second Team All Region winners - Tori Hale, Amanda Ison and Tiffany Pack!!
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The Cougars will travel on to Circleville, OH and the campus of Ohio Christian University as #5 seed and will face #4 seed Hillsdale Freewill Baptist College in Game #1 on March 8 at 4:00 p.m. of the 2012 NCCAA Division II Championship tournament.
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The Clearwater Christian College men's team also entered the South Region tournament held this year at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia as the #1 seed. After defeating Toccoa Falls College 73-58 in the first game, they met the Suns of Florida Christian College in the championship match. The Cougars were down 32-31 at half-time but took and held the lead up to 1.9 seconds remaining in the second half when FCC's Terrance Taylor hit a shot that took the game into overtime. The Suns then outscored CCC 9-3 in the extra period and went on to win the South Region championship.
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On Friday, at the NCCAA South Region Tournament, it was announced that 4 Clearwater Christian players made the 2012 all-region team. Making the 2nd team were seniors Matt Wells and Bryan Spears. 1st team selections went to senior Todd Wahlberg and first year Cougar, Tristan Shore. Shore was also voted the MVP of the South Region. Congratulations to these four and all of the Cougars' team!
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Due to an excellent season, the Cougars earned a berth in the Championship tournament with an 'at-large' bid and will enter as #8 seed. They will face #9 seed West Coast Baptist in Lancaster, CA on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Central Bible College in Springfield, MO.
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On February 9-10, Clearwater Christian College hosted its annual Teacher Recruitment Conference in the college gymnasium. Administrators from Christian schools throughout the country came to campus to forge relationships with education majors that they hope will lead to a mutually rewarding ministry-employment opportunity with their schools. All education majors are required to participate, allowing even the newest members of our program to hone interview skills by the time graduation comes around. The Teacher Recruitment Conference is one way that Clearwater Christian College helps our students complete the loop in their educational process. The conference is also open to alumni and other individuals from the community who contact the college in advance.
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She is eager to do whatever is asked of her, and she ALWAYS goes above and beyond what is required. Her relationship with Christ is shown in the way that she mentors our students. Working with us is not just a job to her.She has truly embodied the vision of our ideal faculty member. She works excellently alongside our other faculty members. She exhibits the academic talents of a fully qualified teacher. I could not ask for a more well-rounded ministry worker. I can only hope to find more teachers with her philosophy and heart here at CCC."
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The dates for next year's conference will be finalized in the weeks to come. Administrators who are still looking for faculty members for the 2012-13 school year may contact Lisa Dollenmayer in our Guidance Office for assistance.
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Click on the following link to view more photos from this year's conference:<br>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=319">Photo Gallery: Teacher Recruitment Conference</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1376Reynolds Home With the Lordhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1376
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:48:00 -0500
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When founder Dr. Arthur Steele came to the Tampa Bay area to start Clearwater Christian College, there was no property, buildings, students, or donors-just a handful of folks back in New Jersey who had promised to support him and his family while he went about the business of starting a Christian college. One tremendous resource in this endeavor were the people in the local church where he and his family chose to worship-Central Bible Church in St. Petersburg, Florida (this church later merged and is known today as Community Bible Baptist Church). From that church came a host of individuals who would partner with Dr. Steele in a number of ways such as signing their names to the incorporation documents, providing their expertise in building design and construction, and giving sacrificially of their time and resources.
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One of these individuals was George W. Reynolds. When the Steeles came to Central Bible, Mr. Reynolds was already a well-loved Bible teacher, church elder, and a respected architect in the community. As their friendship grew, George and his family became active supporters of the College. It was George Reynolds whom Dr. Steele approached to design the initial two buildings on campus (Dambach Hall and Emmons Hall-1966), then the College library (1971), and finally Cathcart Hall (1983) which today houses the college administration and cafeteria. In 1970, George became a member of the board of directors. The next year, he was asked to serve as secretary to the board and continued in that capacity until his retirement in 1985. Since the earliest days, George played a crucial part in the founding of Clearwater Christian College as building designer, board member, financial and prayer supporter, and friend.
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George was known for his love for the Word of God, tremendous faith in His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and an enthusiastic zeal for life. On February 17, 2012, Mr. Reynolds lost his battle with cancer at the age of 90. Up to his final days on this earth, he displayed a steadfast hope in his eternal salvation and was looking forward to joining the Lord and the many friends and family who had proceeded him to heaven. George leaves behind his wife of 69 years Virginia, son John W. Reynolds, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He is preceded to glory by his daughter Carol and son Craig.<br><br>
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m. at the Starkey Road Baptist Church in Seminole, Florida. For further information on George Reynolds and his funeral service, go to [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sptimes/obituary.aspx?n=george-w-reynolds&pid=156013031">George Reynolds</a>].
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1372McLanahan Named Top Internhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1372
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:24:00 -0500
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Senior Business Administration and Accounting major Jon McLanahan has been named one of the top interns in the country by Northwestern Mutual Financial Network. An intern with Northwestern Mutual since December, 2009, Jon has spent countless hours learning how to successfully manage the financial accounts of the company's clients. In recent reports from the company, Jon was ranked 12 of 600 in the eastern region and was among the top 100 interns in the nation, earning him a spot in the company's prestigious "Winter Camp," a yearly convention to honor the nation's top interns.
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"I chose Northwestern Mutual for my internship because I am able to do the same things as the full-time representatives," said Jon. Anticipating a financial career after graduation, he plans to become a licensed broker-dealer with the company. "My internship has solidified my career goals, allowed me to meet new people, and given me the tools to help clients accomplish their goals in life."
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Jon attributes his success to hard work, motivation, discipline, and influential mentors. Congratulations, Jon!
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1371Commencement Honors Recitalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1371
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:11:00 -0500
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The Music Department would like to congratulate the winners of the 2012 Commencement Honors Recital competition. These musicians have earned the privilege of performing in the highlight recital of the year on March 6, 2012.
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The winners are as follows: <b>Spencer Shelburne, Jillian Blackwell</b>, and <b>Hannah Schmidtke</b> (vocal); <b>Timothy Bryant and Jessica Allman</b> (classical piano); <b>Shaun Stimson and Michelle Weber</b> (instrumental); and <b>CJ Johnson and Stephen Sutton</b> (sacred piano).
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The concert will be held on campus in the Dambach Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on March 6, 2012. Please be sure to mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this honors recital.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1362Lady Cougars: Excellence in Studies and Sportshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1362
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:21:00 -0500
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The 2011-2012 Clearwater Christian College Lady Cougars volleyball team has received the Team Scholar Award from the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). In order to qualify for this award, the team must maintain a cumulative minimum 3.4 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Having won the Team Scholar Award for the past two years, the Lady Cougars are a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the court. Coach Vickie Denny encourages her players to achieve greatness in all scholastic and athletic pursuits. "We also strive for the American Volleyball Coaches Academic Award at the end of the year," she said. "The team has won the AVCA award ten times and hopes to do it again this year."
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"We try to encourage each player to do her best and check up on the ones who may be struggling and give them extra encouragement to succeed in the classroom," said Coach Denny. "I try to challenge each player to work a little bit harder so that the C gets to the B and the B gets to the A. As a full-time faculty member, I know the demands of the classroom, but I also know the great benefits of academics for my players. I am always striving to balance the athletics with the academics."
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The goal of the Lady Cougars Volleyball team is for each player to reach her potential in every area of life. "Ultimately all believers should be striving to do their best with the gifts and talents the Lord has given them," said Coach Denny. "To work hard and strive for excellence is what the Lord deserves from all of us. At least for our volleyball team, this has been the winning combination."
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Academic Dean Dr. Mary Draper also appreciates the hard work and dedication to academic excellence. "Scholarship is important at Clearwater Christian College, and the volleyball team is one that works hard together to be the best in their sport while also working to be the best in their studies. To God be the glory!"
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Congratulations, Lady Cougars!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1361AGC to CCChttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1361
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:02:00 -0500
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On February 6-9, Clearwater Christian College served as host for the annual meeting of the Associated Gospel Churches (AGC). AGC started in 1939 by Dr. W.O.H. Garmin as an endorsing agent for men who wish to serve as a chaplain in the United State Armed Forces. Today, while they continue their ministry with the military, AGC has also expanded to endorsing men who serve in our federal and state penitentiaries, as well as police and fire districts. Presently, there are over 160 chaplains serving under the auspices of the AGC.
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Nearly 60 chaplains serving throughout the United States and in countries such as Costa Rica and Germany came together on our campus for this year's event. Dr. Carl Martin, CCC Bible professor, brought three messages to attendees from the book of Jeremiah comparing the prophet's ministry in pre-exile Judah with the role chaplains are facing in our nation and military today. A representative with the Alliance Defense Fund gave a presentation entitled 'Ministering Wisely on Mars Hill' where chaplains were admonished to be 'wise as serpents but harmless as doves' in their quest to present Christ in a growing hostile political environment. In addition to the preaching services, Dr. Martin and Dr. McEntire, CCC business faculty and retired USAF officer, joined other AGC members on a panel discussing specific issues of religious liberties in the workplace.
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Miss Josi Martin, daughter of Dr. Carl Martin and 2010 general studies graduate, said, "The Chaplain Conference was a blessing in many ways; I met chaplains that are surrendered to the Lord and were serious about sharing His love with our soldiers around the globe. It was refreshing to know that they're human and enjoy having a good time, but also enjoy sharing how the Lord led them to be part of the AGC. I was particularly encouraged by the messages brought by Dr. Martin on Jeremiah. They were timely reminders of God's faithfulness to Jeremiah as Israel rebelled and turned against God, similar to what we face in present-day America. The encouragement to press on in the face of opposition was especially timely as I live overseas and also face a number of challenges with my area of work. I know many chaplains were also encouraged and have been refreshed by the ministry of the Word. One man commented that the final message preached by Dr. Martin was the most spot-on message he's ever heard at an AGC conference for what they face. Many other chaplains mentioned how encouraged they were by the messages and how they enjoyed getting to know the Clearwater Family."
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During breaks and over meals, AGC members were able to fellowship with fellow chaplains and encourage one another in the things of the Lord. Many of the chaplains broke from their activities to give presentations in CCC classrooms or to meet with ROTC cadets. The week ended with a banquet in the CCC dining hall where our music department provided a selection of patriotic and religious songs and a tribute to outgoing AGC President Dr. Billy Baugham and his wife Eva.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1354Klems Visit Campushttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1354
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:23:00 -0500
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Dr. Jack Klem, president-elect, and his wife, Cathy, visited the Clearwater Christian College campus on January 30 and 31, 2012. The visit was the first opportunity for the Klems to get to know the Clearwater family through chapels, meetings, and casual get-togethers. In a live-streamed chapel service on Monday morning, Dr. Klem presented his heart for CCC, described his vision for the future, and shared his journey of faith. View <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/news/chapelschedule.asp"><a target="_blank" href="http://webcast53.com/site/pages/ecc/event3.php?id=2061&schoolID=286&catID=37&use=external">archived copy of the recorded chapel</a> that includes Dr. Klem's message.
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Late Monday night, Dr. and Mrs. Klem hosted an informal gathering where students were free to ask the "tough questions" that were weighing on their hearts. Amidst humorous queries, deep issues were addressed including missions, study abroad, theology, and recruiting efforts.<div class=centered style="float:right;width:250px;padding:10px">
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Dr. Klem affirmed his conviction that CCC exists as a Christo-centric, Gospel-driven, liberal arts educational facility based upon Colossians 2.
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Please pray for the Klems as they finalize their move to the area and future trips to the campus. The college family looks forward to continuing to grow the relationship between students, faculty, staff, and the new presidential family. Make sure to check the website continuously for updated information on the Klems' visiting schedule. <br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1353New Pianos on Campus Thanks to Generous Donationshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1353
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:00 -0500
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As a result of the generous donations at the Founders' Banquet last spring, the music department at Clearwater Christian College was able to purchase two new pianos for faculty and student use. Approximately $13,000 was raised with the intent of purchasing one piano, but because of wise management of funds, the music department was able to secure two. These pianos will be used for special events in the Gospel Center Memorial Chapel, and in campus-wide chapel services and fine arts events in the gymnasium.
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"After much shopping around, I found a wonderful 6'1" Samick grand piano," said Dr. Craig Ralston, professor of music and chair of the division of fine arts. "With delivery, a new dolly, bench, and cover, there were still funds left over for the purchase of an upright Yamaha for chapel and concerts. We are thrilled to have these additional pianos on campus. Both pianos are top quality and will add greatly to our music performances on campus. We are thankful to all our alumni and supporters who generously gave towards these piano purchases."
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The public is always welcome in chapel services most weekday mornings at 9 a.m. Visit the <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/news/moreevents.asp">Calendar of Events</a> web page for a complete listing of dramatic and musical performances for the school year.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1343Faith Christian Wins Tournamenthttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1343
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:46:00 -0500
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Faith Christian Academy from Orlando, FL defeated Cornerstone Christian Academy in Willoughby, OH by a score of 46-42 to win the 2012 CCC High School Basketball Tournament. The tournament was played January 26-28 and featured Tampa Bay area schools Seffner Christian, Indian Rocks Christian, Northside Christian, and Citrus Park Christian; Faith Christian in Orlando, Berean Christian in West Palm Beach, and Florida Christian in Miami; and Cornerstone Christian Academy in Willoughby, OH. Third and fifth place games were both won by game-ending shots- Florida Christian over Indian Rocks Christian by a score of 48-46 and Seffner Christian over Berean Christian by a score of 47-45. Greg Zuppas from Faith Christian School was named the tournament's MVP. Cornerstone Christian was recognized for the Team Sportsmanship Award. The following young men were also recognized on the All-Tournament Team.
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Berean Christian School- Ryan Lantz<br>
Cornerstone Christian Academy - Brian Gee and Isaiah McQueen<br>
Faith Christian Academy - Jeremy Baxter and Elijah Adedoyin<br>
Florida Christian School - Luis Garcia<br>
Indian Rocks Christian School - Sean Culkin<br>
Northside Christian School - Joe Chapman<br>
Seffner Christian School - Barrett Swartz<br>
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Click on the following link for more photos:<br><br>
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=317">Photo Gallery: High School Basketball Tournament</a><br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1342Lynn Commissioned in U.S. Marineshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1342
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:37:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College is proud to announce the graduation and commissioning of 2nd Lieutenant Christopher Lynn. Lynn was a December, 2011, Business Administration major that also earned a dual minor in Biblical Studies and Accounting. The partnership between CCC, the University of South Florida, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) allows full-time college students to earn their bachelor's degree and commissioning at the close of their college career.
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Already a service veteran, 2nd Lieutenant Lynn enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2004 and was deployed to Iraq in 2006. Upon returning to the States, Lynn began to pursue his bachelor's degree at CCC because he recognized the need for highly trained, educated, Christian men and women in the United States Armed Forces. "CCC was the clear choice of academics, faith, and service to my country," he said. "It is my belief that these three things are inseparable and essential to becoming an officer in the Marines and a military professional. Out of several institutions across the country, CCC clearly embodied these same values. This greatly simplified the decision-making process for me and my family."
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A busy dad of three children, Zoe (7), Aiden (3), and Hannah (1), 2nd Lieutenant Lynn has walked a difficult road over the course of his educational pursuit at CCC. "I believe I presented a unique challenge being a non-traditional student, but the college faculty, staff, and fellow students did an amazing job of embracing me and allowing me to complete my degree along with maintaining work/NROTC responsibilities, and a healthy family. Knowing that Christ had called me to do all things with excellence made all the difference and helped me balance the busy schedule of family, career, ROTC, and education."
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Dr. Ian Duncan, faculty advisor for 2nd Lieutenant Lynn, said, "I had the pleasure of having Chris in a few of my classes. When I reflect on my experiences in this regard, words that come to mind that characterize Chris include dedicated, disciplined, diligent, perseverant, and prepared, just to mention a few. A family man balancing several priorities, Chris never lost sight of his academic mission at Clearwater Christian College. As a believer, he never lost sight of his life mission, and reflected this in his day to day activities. Congratulations Chris on a job well done!"
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2nd Lieutenant Lynn's commissioning took place at USF on December 17, 2011. It was attended by several CCC faculty members including Dr. Dwight McEntire, Dr. Carl Martin, and Dr. Phil Golson. Mr. Frank Partridge gave the dedicatory prayer at the service.
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The CCC family is proud to offer our hearty congratulations to 2nd Lieutenant Chris Lynn!
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1338President-elect Dr. Jack Klem to Visit CCC Campushttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1338
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:19:00 -0500
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Dr. Jack Klem, president-elect, and his wife, Cathy, will be visiting the Clearwater Christian College campus January 30 and 31. The object of this meeting is to officially introduce the Klems to the CCC family, to participate in specific faculty/staff and student body meetings and fellowships, and to establish the foundation for his future ministry at CCC through faculty, staff, and student interaction.
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A special feature of this visit will be the Monday, January 30, chapel service scheduled for 9:00 a.m. EST. During this chapel, Dr. Klem will share his journey of faith, educational and ministerial background, family situation, and vision for the future of Clearwater Christian College with the College family. The public is invited to join us for this historic visit in person or online at <a href="http://live.clearwater.edu">http://live.clearwater.edu</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1337CCC Participates in SGIChttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1337
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:17:00 -0500
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Over Christmas break, Dr. Carl Martin, associate professor of Bible, took a group of Clearwater Christian College students to the 2012 Student Global Impact Conference held at Inter-City Baptist Church in Allen Park, Michigan, in conjunction with Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. The purpose of this conference was to renew a global ministry mindset in the youth of our nation. This year's emphasis was "Not Ashamed of the Gospel" and each speaker presented topics dealing with the central theme.
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According to Dr. Martin, "The purpose of attending the Global Impact Conference was to challenge and motivate our students to invest their lives in missions work that is local church-based and biblically committed. We took students who were willing to sacrifice a week to invest in the pursuit of global missions." The conference touched many lives.
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Encouraging students to make a difference within their social networks, the Student Global Impact Conference championed the cause of outreach and ministry efforts with local, national, and global fields in view. Favorite CCC chapel speakers such as Steve Pettit and David Doran were included in the general session speaker list, while pastors and missionaries from around the globe presented workshops on a variety of mission-related topics.
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December, 2011, graduate Mackenzie Gotcher said, "SGI was a great opportunity to rub shoulders with many other missions-minded college-age young people and to be encouraged by God's sovereign work that continues to move forward throughout the entire world. The worship services were absolutely thrilling. There's something truly awesome about a congregation of over 700 raising their voices together in worship."
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Jenna Aman, friend of CCC student and fellow conference attendee Anthony DeRosse, said, "The Lord blessed me with an incredible opportunity to attend the SGI conference this year. Through the workshops and the speakers, I repeatedly heard the Gospel and the practical application of taking God's message to a broken and sinful world. I was challenged to give any life plans I have for myself to God and follow where HE leads. Only in doing His work will I find joy. The worship and teaching was edifying and I look forward to returning in 2014, Lord willing!"
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"Student Global Impact was a great experience for several reasons," said Ethan Gotcher, a senior ESS major. "The biggest one for me was that it was a wonderful way to take a few days away from the regular routine and busyness of life and focus on the Lord. Especially in the course of a semester it is so easy to get overwhelmed by the many different stresses and pressures, and allow these things to narrow your focus and dampen your passionate love for Christ. As Christians we must be committed to doing all that we are able to re-kindle this passion as often as we can. SGI was a great way to do this for me. The services were an absolutely tremendous blessing. Hearing the voices of 700+ people praising our God, followed by excellent preaching from the Word, and time for reflection and prayer at the end; they were heart-thrilling to me. The conference stirred my heart to treasure Christ more dearly, to pray for boldness to speak the gospel, and showed me how much I still need the gospel to change my heart and life. As CCC students, we really had a great time together the whole trip. Most of us didn't know each other that well before we went, but it was another lesson that the bond we share in Christ is strongest when we as God's people spend time together centered around Him. This we need more of; in our churches, at our school, our whole lives long. I would strongly encourage any student to attend if they have the opportunity. May we be a people whose passion for our God's glory fuels our hearts to take the gospel to a world in need that they may behold Him for who He is. II Cor. 4:17-18
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If you would like to learn more about the conference or listen to recorded messages, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://missionsmandate.org/index.php/resources/audio">http://missionsmandate.org/index.php/resources/audio</a>.<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1333ESS Majors Present Senior Projectshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1333
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:45:00 -0500
At the close of the fall semester, three exercise and sport science majors presented their senior projects to a classroom of fellow students, staff, and faculty.
Niki Rougier, Luis Hernandez, and Kelly Johnson gave lectures about their respective topics. Each senior in the ESS program is required to complete an intensive
study on the topic of their choice. Presentations are given at the close of their last senior semester and reflect upon their final grade.
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Niki, a senior ESS major from Jacksonville, chose to research the reaction time of athletes vs. non-athletes in sports that rely on hand-eye coordination.
"I chose this topic because I am an athlete and played basketball for CCC," she said. "I was curious to see if reaction time in athletes was greater than in
non-athletes, even on our level of college sports." Niki's research will be used by other students in the ESS program after she graduates. Niki will most
likely continue coaching middle school girls' basketball next semester and plans to pursue athletic training at USF in the fall.
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Kelly, a senior ESS major from Clearwater, chose to research the effect of feedback on the performance of the soccer kick. As a middle school soccer coach,
she observed first-hand the positive effects of feedback in her instruction. "I am going to take my master's in sports psychology and am fascinated to learn
about how the brain has an effect upon performance of sports at all levels." Through her research, Kelly learned the right and wrong ways of conducting
research and plans to take this experience into sports psychology. "I want to continue to review research articles and use my experience to shift through
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<span class=smalltext>Luis Hernandez</span>
</div>the reliable and not-so-reliable information that is available to my field, hoping to find more truth to help shape the field for the future." As a busy
mom, Kelly hopes to continue publishing books, continue serving in mission work for Africa and Haiti, pursue a graduate-level degree in psychology, and
eventually teach at the college level. "I want to give back what professors at CCC have so graciously given me," she said.
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Luis Hernandez also presented a report on the effect of bilateral transfer of skill from the non-dominant foot to the dominant foot while dribbling a
soccer ball.<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1325Dr. Jack Klem: CCC's Fifth Presidenthttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1325
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500
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<img src="/images/campusnews/klem_in_chapel.jpg" style=width:190px><br>
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The Board of Directors, faculty, and staff are pleased to welcome Dr. Jack Klem as the fifth president of Clearwater Christian College.
Following the resignation announcement of Dr. Richard Stratton in 2011, the College established a Presidential Search Committee
comprised of board members, faculty, and staff, and immediately began to search for a fitting candidate for the role of president. After months of investigation,
interviewing, and prayer, the Committee made a unanimous recommendation to the board of directors who then extended a call to Dr. Klem. Following in the
footsteps of Dr. Stratton, Dr. Klem will lead the college into the next phase of vibrant student ministry with a strong focus on encouraging the Clearwater
family to live Gospel-driven lives.
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<img src="/images/campusnews/klem_and_wife_on_campus.jpg" style=width:245px><br>
<span class=smalltext>Dr. Klem and his wife Cathy</span>
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After receiving his B.S. from Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA, Dr. Klem went on to earn his M.Div. and Th.M. from Baptist Bible Seminary in
Clarks-Summit, PA, and a Th. D. from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Plymouth, MN. After earning his doctorate, Dr. Klem entered the world of
academic administration at Central Baptist Theological Seminary as an assistant professor of Old Testament, continued to become a professor of Biblical
Theology and Exegesis, and finally the Vice President of Academics and Academic Dean, while still maintaining a steady teaching schedule. He also served
in various academic roles at Northland International University and Piedmont Baptist Graduate School.
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<img src="/images/campusnews/klem_in_chapel-2.jpg" style=width:190px><br>
<span class=smalltext>Dr. Klem speaking in CCC chapel</span>
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In addition to his many educational accomplishments, Dr. Klem has served in educational ministries, local churches, and administrative positions across
the country, most recently as the senior pastor of Brookdale Baptist Church in Moorhead, MN. Through his various ministries in the local church, Dr. Klem
has fostered an overwhelming passion to use the tools of a Christo-centric liberal arts education to prepare men and women to become vibrant servants of
the Lord in whatever vocational or ministerial pursuit they have chosen for their lives.
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Not only a qualified pastor and teacher, Dr. Klem has published several articles in well-known journals such as <i>The Journal of the Evangelical Theological
Society</i>, the <i>Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary</i>, and the <i>Journal of Ministry and Theology</i>, and authored the book, <i>Selah Moments:
Meditations on Scripture Applied to Life</i>. <div class=centered style="float:right;width:255px;padding:10px">
<img src="/images/campusnews/Klem_student_Q_A.jpg" style=width:245px><br>
<span class=smalltext>CCC Student Question and Answer Session</span>
</div>He has also reviewed books, articles, and dissertations on a variety of subjects and assisted with the online curriculum for Central
Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Dr. Klem and his wife Cathy have been married for 34 years. They have two adult children, both of whom reside in Virginia.
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Partnering with the Clearwater Christian College family, Dr. Klem looks forward to helping equip the next generation with the skills necessary to build a
strong church, a Christ-like walk, and a successful Christian worker in both the secular and ministerial workplace. It is his desire to see CCC intricately
connected to the Great Commission through the spiritual and educational training of men and women.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1324President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Fall 2011http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1324
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:22:00 -0500
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<img src="/images/Campusnews/Achievement.jpg" style=width:120px><br>
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The Registrar's Office at Clearwater Christian College has announced the academic President's and Dean's list recipients for the 2011-2012 fall semester. In order to be named to the President's list, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale during a full-time enrollment. Those named to the Dean's List are required to earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4.00 scale.
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<h5>PRESIDENT'S LIST RECOGNITION</h5>
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Allen, Nathan T<br>
Ando, Grace<br>
Baird, Willard Wesley, III<br>
Blakemore, John P<br>
Boley, Ahna<br>
Bradley, Alicyn S<br>
Bucklin, Richelle L<br>
Coffman, Kelsi<br>
Cole, Teodorica <br>
Collins, Kyla J <br>
Crawford, Cassandra M<br>
Deal, Andrew<br>
Driver, Bethany<br>
Ducharme, Maximilian<br>
Dunlap, Allan<br>
Dunlap, Laura<br>
Duvall, Grant T<br>
Ferrell, Jessica Claire<br>
Flanagan, Daniel<br>
George, Taylor
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Giddings, Sarah Elizabeth<br>
Hammons, James<br>
Hashberger, Nathan J<br>
Hildebrand, McKinley A<br>
Horine, Joshua <br>
Ison, Amanda M<br>
Jenkins, Megan<br>
Johnson, Lauren C<br>
Jones, Jessica R<br>
Kirby, Carrie<br>
Kiskaddon, Lindsey<br>
Lundquist, Kara<br>
McLanahan, Jonathan P<br>
Mikule, Stephanie<br>
Moody, Natalia<br>
Mull, Mellissa D<br>
Nadreau, Alysha<br>
Parsley, Caitlyn<br>
Pisani, Jessica<br>
Pruett, Madeline
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Rambana, Sheree<br>
Reynolds, Hali<br>
Rivera, Mara Christina<br>
Sarrell, Eloyse Patricia<br>
Schmidtke, Hannah<br>
Sisto, Cassidy D<br>
Smith, Oliver William <br>
Stevens, Katrina Marie<br>
Stewart, Jessica<br>
Stimson, Shaun<br>
Suffi, Jaclyn<br>
Taliercio, Jacob Ward<br>
Twigg, Lydia Joy<br>
Valcin, Bothvill<br>
Weber, Felicia<br>
Weber, Michelle<br>
Wheeler, Ashley<br>
Witmer, Paul S<br>
Yoder, Caroline R
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<h5>DEAN'S LIST RECOGNITION</h5>
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Allman, Jessica A<br>
Andrews, Wesley S<br>
Atkinson, Nicole R<br>
Austin, Jessica L<br>
Avriett, Allison<br>
Avriett, Trenton<br>
Barker, Emily<br>
Beardsley, Betsi<br>
Bechtel, Justina<br>
Beppel, Andrea<br>
Bess, Alissa J<br>
Blackwell, Jillian Patricia<br>
Blanton, Joseph Robert<br>
Bohannon, Andrew S<br>
Brundage, Stephanie<br>
Carbone, Jonathan David<br>
Cook, Meredith Ashlee<br>
Coulter, Lauren Rene<br>
Davis, Jacquelle L<br>
Derevjanik, Amelia<br>
Druin, Rebecca Ann<br>
Edwards, Kerrie L<br>
Farrell, Rebecca<br>
Feliz, Joanna<br>
Feliz, Alicia<br>
Felten, Joel<br>
Ferguson, Matthew<br>
Flaig, Benjamin J<br>
Germano, Mary B<br>
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Ghareeb, George S<br>
Goode, Meghan A<br>
Gotcher, Ethan D<br>
Gotcher, Mackenzie P<br>
Heidman, Justin<br>
Holt, Jaleesa G<br>
Karraker, Jessica Loren<br>
Keeney, Megan<br>
Kendall, Grace<br>
Kile, Emma<br>
Kunish, Joshua<br>
Lawson, Andrew B<br>
Lewis, Jared M<br>
Lynn, Christopher A<br>
McNeal, Melissa R<br>
Mitten, Briana<br>
Mondelli, Angela<br>
Morris, Lucas A<br>
Myerly, Christina J<br>
Nicklas, Conner<br>
O'Neil, Alexandrea<br>
Penberthy, Amanda<br>
Perera, Stephanie<br>
Phillips, Jennifer G<br>
Pisani, Joanna L<br>
Pleus, Aaron<br>
Ponce, Kimberly<br>
Price, Elisa M<br>
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Price, Nolan B<br>
Rauba, Laura M<br>
Raudenbush, Bethany <br>
Rees, Jessica G<br>
Reinhard, Michelle<br>
Riggs, Ridgely Robert<br>
Sadik, Brittany<br>
Slawik, Bethany<br>
Smith, Amanda Lynne<br>
Stepanek, Rebekah<br>
Sturgis, Jedidiah G<br>
Sutton, Ashley<br>
Tewes, Madeline<br>
Thomas, Elizibeth<br>
Thoune, Deanna<br>
Tierney, Samantha<br>
Tobin, Anthony<br>
Treptau, Matthew<br>
Valentine, Brian<br>
VanDeLinde, Stephen M<br>
Wallace, Dean-Paul<br>
Wells, Matthew<br>
Welsh, Kelly I<br>
White, Joseph S<br>
Whiteley, Colin<br>
Wiegman, Grace<br>
Wild, Sarah<br>
Woodhall, John Mark<br>
Zapadenko, Carissa M<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1322Student Publishes Article in Historical Journalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1322
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:51:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Andrew Lawson</span>
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Andrew Lawson, a history major from Fort McCoy, WI, recently published an article in the Vermont Northland Journal, a monthly print magazine that tells the story of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Having spent his summer as an intern for the Monroe County History Room and Museum, Andrew spent many hours with Mr. Jared Roll, curator of the museum. Andrew's chief responsibility was to work with the Civil War artifacts, helping the museum prepare for the 150th anniversary of the war.
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"This internship did not happen of my own initiative; I give God the credit for anything that has been accomplished," said Andrew. "Ever since middle school, I have been an avid history buff and enjoyed reading and writing immensely. I have wanted to become a history teacher for years. During my interview, I was thrilled to discover that Mr. Roll attended a local church and was a believer! When Mr. Roll found out that I had a special interest in the Civil War, he gave me the job. Everything seemed to be providentially coming together!"
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As his first official assignment, Andrew was tasked to write the summary of the Civil War history of Monroe County. During the course of his research, he discovered newspaper articles and online sources about Colonel William Wallace Robinson, commandant of a Wisconsin regiment from the town. "Colonel Robinson had been born and raised in Vermont," said Andrew. "Since my Dad loves Vermont history, I told him about the discovery. He encouraged me to write a short biography of Colonel Robinson's life, which he would then send to the Vermont Northland Journal. My article was accepted by them and published in the November edition."
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Andrew gives all glory for his publication to God. "God put me in the ideal place and helped me meet the right people, and my Dad gave me the idea of publishing. I hope that this is just the first step for me in using my ability to read and write history for God's glory."
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Congratulations, Andrew!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1321Kaplan Passes CPAhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1321
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:55:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Bethany_Kaplan-2.jpg">Bethany Kaplan, CCC's Accounting Manager, recently passed all parts of the uniform CPA exam on her first attempt! Kaplan, a 2009 CCC graduate in Accounting, began working in the CCC Business Office as a General Ledger Accountant in July 2009 and was promoted to her current position in September 2011. The CPA credential is a coveted recognition for those in the accounting profession. Passing the CPA on one's first attempt is accomplished by less than 50% of the individuals taking the exam. It is not unusual for people to take the CPA exam three to four times before finally passing it and earning this highly sought-out credential. Congratulations to Bethany!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=13202011-2012 Cougars Receive National Recognitionshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1320
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:59:00 -0500
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<img src="/images/athletics/Mens_soccer/Anthony_DeRosse.jpg" style=width:100px><br>
<span class=smalltext>Anthony DeRosse</span>
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Postseason accolades from the Clearwater Christian College fall athletic program included members of the men's and women's soccer teams and the volleyball team.
The athletic department is pleased to announce the following recognitions.
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Three Cougar soccer players were named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American team in a
press release issued by the NSCAA. Senior Matt Tewes of Snellville, GA exceeded expectations this year as he was early picked as a
team leader capable of providing stability. From Brandon, FL, junior Anthony DeRosse continues his three-year All-American nomination
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<img src="/images/athletics/womens_soccer/Whitney_Redemann.jpg" style=width:100px><br>
<span class=smalltext>Whitney Redemann</span>
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<span class=smalltext>Emma Kile</span>
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He is one of the strongest players on the team and is greatly dependable in his goalkeeper position. Sophomore
Whitney Redemann of Charlotte, NC continues to offer her strong club background on defense to the Lady Cougars. As All-Americans,
these three players give their teams depth of experience.
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Coach James Whitaker and Coach Mark Bates are pleased with their players' accomplishments and are blessed to observe both their spiritual and
physical developments during the 2011-2012 season. Congratulations Matt, Anthony, and Whitney!
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<img src="/images/athletics/volleyball/Richelle_Bucklin.jpg" style=width:100px><br>
<span class=smalltext>Richelle Bucklin</span>
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<span class=smalltext>Sarah Wild</span>
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In addition, three Cougar volleyball players were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association AVCA-NCCAA Division II All-American
team in a press release by the AVCA. These include senior Emma Kile of Bulter, PA; junior Richelle Bucklin from Royal Oak, MI; and sophomore
Sarah Wild from Clearwater, FL.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1312CCC Bell Choir Appears on FOX 13 Newshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1312
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:25:00 -0500
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clearwater-Christian-College/66585346494"></a>
On Friday morning, December 9, the Clearwater Christian College
<a target=" _blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Clearwater-Christian-College/66585346494">Bell Choir</a> appeared on FOX 13 "Good Day" in a special holiday spotlight as part of a promotion for the
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.plantmuseum.com/Event-Information/victorian-christmas-stroll.html">Henry Plant Museum Victorian Christmas Stroll</a>. "We are helping to advertise the Victorian Stroll," said Dr. Pattye Casarow, professor of music, chair of the department of music, and director of the CCC Bell Choir. "We were also able to briefly tell the Tampa Bay area about our upcoming 10-day trip to Istanbul and Bursa, Turkey, in March 2012." The choir played a beautiful rendition of "Sing We Now of Christmas."
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"In pursuit of our raising funds for the trip to Turkey, I have been looking for concert opportunities. We were blessed to find out about the Stroll and were asked to be a part of the musical entertainment. The FOX News 13 Good Day show requested that we come play as they tell about the holiday event."
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The Bell Choir has been invited by Uludag University to present concerts and teach bell technique because they do not have hand bells in Turkey. "We are looking forward to building friendships and goodwill with the Turkish people, specifically college-aged students. We are in the process of raising the funds needed to make this trip," said Dr. Casarow. During the FOX 13 interview, Ahna Boley, senior at CCC, student leader, and bell choir representative, said, "We are eager to bring the joy of ringing bells to the people of Istanbul."
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CCC is excited to be a part of this wonderful opportunity for the Bell Choir. The team is already in contact with university students in order to develop relationships that will be built upon during their visit. If you would like to support the team, we invite you to attend one of the many concerts in the upcoming months to benefit the Turkey trip. For more information, schedules, and concert itineraries, please contact Elaine Johnson at 727-726-1153, extension 268.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1308Israel Trip Deadline Nearshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1308
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:35:00 -0500
<img src="/images/Israel_photo.jpg" style="float:left;width:200px;padding-right:8px;padding-left:8px">
Clearwater Christian College students, faculty, staff, and interested friends of the college plan to take a study tour
to Israel May 7-15, 2012.
<br><br>Team members will be able to trace the footsteps of Jesus Christ as He lived and labored while on earth, including the
towns of Nazareth, Galilee,
Jerusalem, and Jericho and the sites of the Garden tomb, Calvary, the Dead Sea, and the Mount of Olives.
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Students may earn three Bible credits upon completion of the tour and course requirements.
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<b>The deadline to register and to pay deposit is December 30, 2011.</b>
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For more information, contact Mr. Carl Martin by e-mail at
<a href="mailto:carlmartin@clearwater.edu">carlmartin@clearwater.edu</a>
or by phone at 727-726-1153 ext. 256.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1307Golf Tournament Helps Scholarship Fundhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1307
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:34:00 -0500
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<img src="/images/CampusNews/golf_tournament_11_Jonathan.jpg" style=width:250px><br>
<span class=smalltext>Jonathan Domico at Westchase Golf Club</span>
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The 11th Annual Cougar Golf Tournament was held Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Westchase Country Club in Tampa, FL. Over 100 golfers joined us this year to play golf, fellowship with friends and business partners, and to help raise monies for the CCC Scholarship Fund.
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This year's tournament proceeds will likely be the highest amount ever raised in the history of our event. Vice President for Development Terry Wild says 'This year, assuming we receive all the funds promised, we raised over $100,000. Just think how many of our students will benefit from these funds.'
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<span class=smalltext>1948 Mercury gifted to college to sell</span>
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This year our tournament winners were the foursome comprised of Dwight McEntire, Adam Stuck, Tom Parsley, and Greg Blackburn (Net Score) and Jordan Craft, Levi Wild, Jonathan Domico, and Matt Bowser (Gross Score). Golfers were also able to participate in contests identified at specific holes. These included Steve Casarow (Closest to the Hole at the 7th); Don Reagan and Stephanie Shefcyk (Longest Drive-Men/Women at holes 4 and 13); Putting Contest (Casey Scott-1st place; Bob Braden-2nd place; and Steve Casarow-3rd place); and Chipping Contest, won by Mark Carter.
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In addition to monies already given or pledged, the College was gifted a fully restored 1948 Mercury (see picture). Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go toward the Scholarship Fund. For further details regarding this car, contact <a href="mailto:patsquires@clearwater.edu">Pat Squires</a> in the Development Office.
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Next year's tournament is scheduled for November 9, 2012.
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Click on the following link to view more photos from the event:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=311">Photo Gallery: Cougar Classic Golf Tournament 2011</a><br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1304Dr. Draper Published in Educational Journalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1304
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:37:00 -0500
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<img src="/images/faculty/Mary_Draper.jpg" style=width:130px><br>
<span class=smalltext>Dr. Mary Draper</span>
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Dr. Mary Draper, vice president for academic affairs and professor of education, has been published in the Journal for Christian Educators, a journal produced by the American Association of Christian Schools. The article, entitled "Incorporating Group Work into Your Teaching," appeared in the Fall, 2011, edition of the journal.
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Initially presenting a workshop on incorporating group learning into teaching at the Tennessee Christian Education Association, the AACS approached Dr. Draper about writing the article due to the positive response from her session. "I am concerned about teachers that simply follow the curriculum they are given, never using any other good methods for teaching or trying anything new," she said. "Group learning, also called cooperative or collaborative learning, encourages high achievement for students. The competition stops and working together begins."
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Not limited to elementary or secondary education, Dr. Draper presents teaching techniques that are relevant to all levels of education. "Cooperative learning is a method that extends beyond the boundaries of school and into college, the work arena, and every area of life. Critical thinking can be forged through good cooperative learning."
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"My hope is that no matter what curriculum a Christian school teacher is given, he or she would find that at least one of these methods in the article would help him or her be a better teacher and would engage the students in higher-order learning, basic review, or enrichment."
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Dr. Richard Stratton, president of CCC, said, "I am thankful for Dr. Draper's effective leadership of our faculty and for her desire to have a positive impact on Christian schools through workshop presentations and now through this article. We are indeed blessed to have Dr. Draper as part of the leadership team at CCC."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1303Students Become Big Brothers and Big Sistershttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1303
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:35:00 -0500
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.bbbsfl.org/"><img src="/images/campusnews/Big_Brothers_Big_Sisters_logo.jpg" style=width:150px></a><br>
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In conjunction with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, several Clearwater Christian College students have decided to participate to help area children who need extra encouragement to face the challenges of life. Ryan Dupee, staff sponsor of the new group, looks forward to seeing the blessings that arise out of this initiative. "Big Brothers Big Sisters is an opportunity to make an impact in the community while ministering to young children seeking relationships. We had hoped for 20 initial interested students; 28 CCC students attended the first meeting. It was very encouraging."
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According to their Facebook page, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay is a donor supported volunteer driven organization. They are the oldest, largest, and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States, leading with the highest number of one-to-one youth service for more than a century. The national Big Brothers Big Sisters organization mentors children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country.
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While it is not a requirement for her major, but an exciting opportunity to make a difference, sophomore communication arts major, Kyrene Resel, said, "I love being with kids and having random adventures, so I figured why not spend some of my time trying to make a difference in someone's life? I wish more CCC students would become big brothers or sisters. It is a great way to get involved in a child's life and maybe help a child turn her life around and make better decisions."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1297Clearwater Volleyball Captures Sixth Consecutive NCCAA II National Championshiphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1297
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:24:00 -0500
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<img src="/images/campusnews/w_vball_champs_2011_photo.jpg" style=width:325px><br>
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Clearwater Christian College participated in the 2011 NCCAA II National Volleyball Championship this past weekend at the Kissimmee Civic Center. The team captured another national championship banner for the sixth straight season marking their 11th national title since 1995.
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During the three-day event, Clearwater went undefeated in pool play without dropping a set, winning matches against West Coast Baptist College, Ozark Christian College, Providence College and Grace University. On Saturday in the semi-final match, the Lady Cougars defeated Lincoln Christian University in three straight sets, placing them into the championship match against Ozark Christian College.
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Although the Cougars had already beaten OCC in pool play, Ozark came back to upset the #2 seed, Maranatha Baptist Bible College in three straight sets to secure a spot in the championship game. This was a rematch of last year's final between the same two squads.
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The Cougars defeated Ozark in three straight sets to win the 2011 National Championship Title. Clearwater was led by Emma Kile playing her last match in a Cougar uniform as she led all hitters with 19 kills and put down the game winning point in set three. The Bucklin sisters made a big impact on the match as well with Amanda scoring 12 kills and Richelle putting down 10 during the championship match. According to Coach Denny, "The fact that we had a balanced attack helped us during the entire tournament. Every team was keying in on Kile so it was great to see the Bucklin crew step up and take charge. I also thought our serve/serve receive was solid during the tournament with Ison, Ponce, and Medich being our three primary passers. We were able to run a lot of different plays on offense because of good passing and digging from these three players."
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Clearwater's overall record this season was 42-7 with a .857 win percentage. The Lady Cougars went undefeated against NCCAA II colleges and also had several big wins over NCCAA I, NAIA, NJCAA, and NCAA III programs. Other highlights of the year were winning their own Labor Day tournament and beating Webber International University (NAIA) twice.
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According to Coach Denny, "We are very thankful for the great year that the Lord gave us. After graduating three starters from last year's championship squad, we had some spots to fill. The sophomore class really stepped up big for us and made solid contributions. The amount of improvement seen on this year's squad from the start of our season to now was tremendous, and I am excited to see what the Lord has for us next year with so many of these players returning."
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Tournament Honors include:<br>
<b>NCCAA Scholar Athlete:</b> Emma Kile, Jessica Pisani, Amanda Ison, Richelle Bucklin<br>
<b>NCCAA II Second Team All-American:</b> Sarah Wild<br>
<b>NCCAA II First Team All-American:</b> Richelle Bucklin, Emma Kile<br>
<b>AVCA ALL American Team:</b> Richelle Bucklin, Sarah Wild, Emma Kile <br>
<b>NCCAA Player of the Year:</b> Emma Kile <br>
<b>NCCAA National All Tournament Team:</b> Richelle Bucklin, Emma Kile<br>
<b>MVP of the National Tournament:</b> Emma Kile
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1296Regional Championship Food Drivehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1296
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:23:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Coach Champion delivers food to Hope Children's Home.</span>
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The National Christian College Athletic Association is more than a symposium of athletes; the NCCAA is a charitable organization that strives to enrich the lives of athletes through community service in addition to awarding championship titles. Clearwater Christian College had the privilege of hosting the 2011 food drive in conjunction with the South Region Championships held at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater.
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Over the last two years, food drives have become a standard event at regional championships across the country. The NCCAA has donated over 21,250 pounds of food and over $3,500 to shelters and food pantries nationwide.According to the NCCAA website, last year's drive collected over 14,000 pounds (7 tons) of food, over $2,500 in cash, and 1,300 pounds of clothes.
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<span class=smalltext>Tubs were set up to collect boxed and canned goods at both soccer and volleyball tournaments.</span>
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Keith Champion, assistant athletic director, said, "Each region and team in the NCCAA are made aware of the food drive. As a coaching staff, we decided that our food would go to the Hope Children's Home in Tampa. After that decision was made, we sent personal emails to region coaches so that they would encourage participation with their athletes. We also promoted the drive in chapel and through team events." This year, the South Region alone collected over 375 pounds of food.
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Mr. Champion was able to deliver the food to Hope Children's Home. "As the person who got to deliver the food to the Children's Home, I think I received the biggest blessing of all," he said. "To see the faces of the children light up as they looked over all the food items was worth it all. I was truly blessed to be the person that headed up this Christian service project for the NCCAA's South Region."
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=12842011-2012 Faculty Promotionshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1284
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:40:00 -0500
Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Mary Draper, announced five faculty promotions effective with the 2011-2012 school year. In the area of division leadership, Dr. Ian Duncan has assumed the chair of the division of Business Studies and Dr. Philip Burggraff has assumed the chair of the division of Biblical Studies. Former division chairmen Dr. Dwight McEntire and Dr. Robert Delnay will continue to teach part-time. In addition to these division promotions, Dr. Daniel Alejandro was promoted to Professor of Exercise and Sport Science; Dr. Matt Kellogg to Professor of Education; and Mr. Anthony Abell to Associate Professor of Bible.
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<span class=smalltext><b>Dr. Ian Duncan</b> <br>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Dr. Philip Burggraff</b><br>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Dr. Daniel Alejandro</b><br>
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Professor of<br>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Mr. Anthony Abell</b><br>
Associate Professor<br>
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Dr. Duncan joined the CCC faculty in 1991 and most recently earned his doctorate in 2010 from Argosy University in business administration. With a bachelor of science from York University in Toronto, Canada, and an MBA from York University's School of Business, Dr. Duncan is well qualified to lead the second largest academic division on campus. Dr. Duncan said, "I think our goal at CCC is to pour ourselves into students so that when they graduate, they are a good representative of what we stand for as a college and are prepared to excel in whatever ministerial or professional field they enter."
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In addition to his years as a professor at CCC, Dr. Duncan taught at the University of Waterloo and served as the CFO for the Canadian Industrial Innovation Center, an organization that helped commercialize technology from the University of Waterloo. Since moving to Florida to take his place on the CCC faculty in 1991, Dr. Duncan has become a well-known speaker at numerous symposiums, including the Tampa Bay CPA Group.
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Dr. Burggraff joined the CCC faculty in 2008 and completed his doctorate in 2011 from McMaster Divinity School in Hamilton, Ontario. A 1998 graduate of Maranatha Baptist Bible College, he went on to complete a master of divinity and master of theology at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary. Teaching at CCC has been his first higher education post.
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"I see this [promotion] as an opportunity to interact with the other Bible faculty members to set the Biblical and spiritual agenda for the education of CCC students," said Dr. Burggraff. "It is incumbent upon us as a Bible faculty to not only make sure that the students who attend CCC know facts and information about the Bible, but more importantly can see how the Bible challenges us to live out what God has revealed in His word. Students need to know how they are to live as Christ-followers within this present culture and the specific field that they plan to pursue in the future."
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Dr. Mary Draper said, "I am very excited regarding the new division chair, Drs. Duncan and Burggraff, who will bring a fresh new look at their divisions' program. They will provide the leadership to keep their majors on the cutting edge as well as continuing the high spiritual, academic, and professional standards. They have my confidence and that of the faculty in their divisions."
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1281Alumni Kicks Off Basketball Seasonhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1281
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:25:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Kelly Fichtner('11), Martelle Arnette ('06), Kristen Herman ('06), Lauren Leabhart ('11), Bethany Williams ('08),
Jen Wilson ('04), Kristen Hurst ('08) with Coach Kellogg</span>
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The annual alumni basketball games were held on Saturday, November 5 before a half-filled gymnasium.<div class=centered style="float:right;width:225px;padding:7px">
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<span class=smalltext>Alumni ladies lead at half-time.</span>
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during the first half and went ahead 29-28 in the last moments of the first half. However, Coach Halstead's Cougars came back strong in the second
half taking the lead early and eventually winning 54-42 behind the scoring efforts of junior Tiffany Pack (25 points) and freshman Sarah Trill (10 points).
Kelly Fichtner ('11) led the alumni team with 11 points. Thanks to Martelle Arnette ('06) for the neat alumni jerseys.
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<span class=smalltext>Front (L-to-R) Jim Olachea ('82), Lonzo Saunders ('10), Troy Hadlock ('11), Larry Bache ('08). Back (L-to-R)
Jim Sanney ('04), George Youstra ('11), Anthony Wilson ('04), Patrick O'Grady ('01), and Derek Hicks ('01)</span>
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The men's alumni team did not fair as well as Coach Champion's team took command of the game quickly and eventually won 114-51. All of the CCC team scored
during this game against our alumni with Luke Bingham (21 points), Tristan Shore (18 points), Bryan Spears and C.J. Baxter (both with 10 points) leading
the way. The Cougars also went 8-for-8 at the free throw line. Lonzo Saunders ('10) led the alumni scorers with a high of 17 points.
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Thanks to all the alumni and student body who came to watch or play. We wish the best for the 2011-12 Cougar Basketball teams!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1277Worthwhile Recognitionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1277
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:42:00 -0500
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While the rest of the world may celebrate the Halloween holiday, the faculty, staff, and students at Clearwater Christian College paused to acknowledge a different event on Monday, October 31. Mr. Robert Carver, Associate Professor of Greek and Bible, fulfilled his yearly tradition of nailing a copy of Martin Luther's 95 Theses to his office door.
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"October 31 is one of the most important days on our calendar," he said. "Unfortunately, most people (Christians included) associate it with pumpkins,<img src="/images/CampusNews/Reformation_Day_2011-2.jpg" style="float:right;width:190px;padding:10px">
ghosts, goblins, witches, and worse—even the gruesome and demonic. The importance of October 31 is far greater than that. It is associated with an event that changed the course of the history of the church."
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Monday marked the 494th anniversary of the nailing of Luther's 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517. "This was a bold act by a 33 year old Augustinian monk named Martin Luther," said Mr. Carver." The ringing blows of that hammer marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation."
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Accompanying Mr. Carver's presentation, students will find a Reformation-themed display located in the Easter Library. This display will be available for viewing for the week.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1275Cougars Represent at Fall Regionalshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1275
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:31:00 -0500
The men's soccer and women's volleyball teams won the NCCAA II regional championship tournaments. The women's soccer team won second place in regional tournament. All three teams will play in the national tournaments to be held November 9-12.<br><br>
<h3>Men's Soccer Wins Third Straight Championship</h3>
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Clearwater Christian College won the NCCAA II South Region Championship, defeating Point University 1-0 in front of a huge crowd of Cougar supporters at Glen Oaks Park. Dean-Paul Wallace scored the game winning goal for the Cougars to help them advance to the NCCAA National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida, on November 9-12.
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The Cougars scored 19 minutes into the first half when Wallace scored on a rebound off the Point keeper after Drew Custer managed to get behind the Seahawk defense and crossed the ball into the box. The Cougars continued to create quality scoring opportunities, but couldn't capitalize to put the match out of reach. The Cougars held an 8-3 advantage in shots on goal.
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The Clearwater defense played well in earning the shutout, led by junior goalkeeper Anthony DeRosse and senior defenders Matt Tewes and Matt Wells.
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The South Region Championship was the third straight for the Cougars and will allow them to advance to the NCCAA National Tournament where they will go for their third straight national championship. The Cougars will be the #5 seed and will face #4 Manhattan Christian College.
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<b>The following players earned All-Region honors:
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1st Team All-Region</b>—Drew Custer, Anthony DeRosse, Matt Tewes, Matt Wells<br>
<b>2nd Team All-Region</b>—Brian Chidarikire, Mac Hildebrand, Johnathan Moore, Walter Scharf, and James Sikes.<br><br>
<h3>Women's Volleyball Wins Sixteenth Championship</h3>
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For the sixth straight year and 16 out of the past 18 years, the Lady Cougars Volleyball Team captured the NCCAA II South Regional Championship. The Cougars serving and passing during sets 1 and 2 were near perfection, setting up numerous kills by Emma Kile (15) and Richelle Bucklin (10). While the CCC offense was working, so was the defense. The Cougars had a good blocking day with Richelle Bucklin recording 3 blocks and Emma Kile with 2 blocks for the match. Dana Medich led the back row defense with 13 digs. The Cougars went undefeated this season in South regional play going 10-0.
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The Lady Cougars will advance to the NCCAA National Tournament. The Cougars will be the #1 seed and will face #9 West Coast Baptist College.<br><br>
<b>The following players earned honors:<br>
First team All-Region</b>—Richelle Bucklin<br>
<b>Second team All-Region</b>—Sarah Wild<br>
<b>South Region MVP</b>—Emma Kile (second consecutive year)
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<h3>Women's Soccer Earns Berth in Nationals</h3>
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In the championship game for NCCAA II South Regionals, the Lady Cougars and the Point University Skyhawks played good, solid, fundamental defense from the starting whistle. Scoring chances were rare for both teams throughout the first half, and the game went to the half a scoreless tie. Point University was finally able to break the scoring drought when Nery Martinez slotted the ball just inside the back post in the 81st minute for the one goal lead. The Skyhawks were able to hold on for the last 9 minutes of the game to win the South Region championship.
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Although placing second in the south region, the Lady Cougars will advance to the NCCAA National Tournament with the at-large bid. The Cougars will be the #4 seed and will face #5 Kentucky Christian College.
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<b>The following players earned All-Region honors:<br>
First team</b>—Whitney Redemann, Katie Mills, Madeline Tewes, Rebecca Farrell<br>
<b>Second team</b>—Casey Franklin, Ahna Boley<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1261Clem Boatright, First Choral Director, Home With the Lordhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1261
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:46:00 -0500
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Former CCC faculty member Clem Boatright, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, October 23, 2011, from his home in Brevard, NC. As the first choral director at Clearwater Christian College, Mr. Boatright was highly influential in the establishment of the distinctive music philosophy of the college and played an integral part in the founding of the college. His high standard of musical excellence, love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and infectious smile were the trademarks of his ministry at the College.
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Mr. Boatright was born in the Tarrer Inn in Colquitt, Georgia, in 1923. After high school and a brief period at Emory University, he enlisted in the Navy to serve in World War II. After the war, he was persuaded to study music; a decision that began a highly successful and rewarding career. With a master's degree in music from Louisiana State University, Clem held a number of voice, opera, and choral positions at various schools and universities. In 1970, he joined the college family to launch the College Choir and music program. Initially, he served part-time at CCC and full-time at neighboring St. Petersburg Junior College until our program was developed fully. In 1986, he retired from teaching and moved near family in western North Carolina. Even in his retirement, Clem continued to use his musical talent and experience at the Brevard Music Center and the local churches he attended.<div class=centered style="float:right;width:230px;padding:10px">
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Mr. Boatright was recently honored at the 2011 Choir Reunion of the College with a dedicatory choral piece written by alumnus Nathan Burggraff.
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Mr. Boatright is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, and is survived by his children, Karen, Jan, Lynn, Clem Jr., and Rusty, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Thursday, October 27, at the Philadelphia Baptist Church in McAlpin, FL. A memorial service will also be held Saturday, November 12, at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Brevard. The family has asked that in honor of their father, donations should be sent to Clearwater Christian College or Friends of Israel. Notes may be forwarded to the family in care of Linda Thomas, 34 Reeves Road, Brevard, NC, 28712.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1237Alyssa's Wishhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1237
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:24:00 -0500
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On Saturday, September 24, over 150 Clearwater Christian College students, staff, faculty, alumni, and supporters participated in the Fourth Annual <b>Miles for Hope</b> 'Moving Towards a Cure' Clearwater Brain Tumor Awareness Event in honor of alumna Alyssa McLanahan Stolvoort. <b>Miles for Hope</b> was founded by Barb and Bob Gibbs to fund brain tumor research and clinical trials. They also provide travel assistance to brain tumor patients participating in clinical trials.
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Senior Jon McLanahan organized the team from CCC in honor of his sister, Alyssa. A part-time financial representative and intern at Northwestern Mutual, Jon wanted to combine his community service requirements with a cause that personally changed his life. "My sister passed away on July 16, 2011, after battling brain cancer for two and a half years. <div class=centered style="float:left;width:265px;padding:10px">
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</div> Once I found <b>Miles for Hope</b>, I knew I had found a way to honor Alyssa." In less than a month, Jon had raised support, found runners, and organized this fitting tribute to his sister.
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Jon's team, Alyssa's Wish, raised almost $10,000 and came in fourth place on amount of money donated. Jon also placed as the fourth highest individual fundraiser. In total, <b>Miles for Hope</b> raised over $151,000 for support of brain cancer awareness; Team Alyssa's Wish was proud to be a part.
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The <b>Miles for Hope</b> run included 100k, 50k, and 25k runs, a 5k Walk/Run, and a 1m Fun Run. Participants were invited to run, walk, or bike for the cause. CCC run members that placed in the events are as follows:
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1st place (15-19 yr. girls)<br>
2nd place (15-19 yr. girls <br>
3rd place (15-19 yr. girls)<br>
1st place (15-19 yr. boys)<br>
2nd place (20-24 yr. girls)<br>
2nd place (20-24 yr. boys)<br>
3rd place (20-24 yr. boys)
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Rachel Maurer<br>
Chelsea Kirmelewicz<br>
Kara Lundquist<br>
Joe White<br>
Katie Mills<br>
Tyler Spraul<br>
Josh Stolvoort
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Among many others, the following runners, donors, and volunteers honored Alyssa's memory by participating in some degree in the <b>Miles for Hope</b> 'Moving Towards a Cure' Clearwater Brain Tumor Awareness Event.
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<h5>Runners, Donors, and Volunteers:</h5><br>
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Nicole Atkinson <br>
Ahna Boley <br>
Stephanie Brundage<br>
Andrew Burch <br>
Courtney Brillo <br>
DeeDee Goff<br>
Mackenzie Gotcher <br>
Elisabeth Holloway <br>
Lauren Johnson<br>
Andrew Lawson<br>
Carl Martin <br>
Rachel Maurer<br>
Mike and Joanne McHugh<br>
Jon McLanahan<br>
Dana Medich <br>
Joshua Stolvoort<br>
Madeline Tewes<br>
Audriana Tillman<br>
Katelynn Volpe <br>
Christy Wareing<br>
Joshua Wheeler<br>
Joanna Wiedeman<br>
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Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Wanda Wilson and Alyssa Stolvoort <br>
Willie Holloway (passed away 2007 from Brain Cancer)<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Doug Maurer (Dad) and Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort and Dawn Stolvoort <br>
Alyssa Stolvoort, Renee Connors, and Dawn Stolvoort <br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Marcia King and Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Jeanette J. and Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br>
Alyssa Stolvoort<br><br>
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Click on the following link for more photos from the event:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=304">Photo Gallery/Alyssa's Wish</a>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1208President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Spring 2011http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1208
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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The Registrar's Office at Clearwater Christian College has announced the academic President's and Dean's list recipients for the 2011 spring semester. In order to be named to the President's list, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale during a full-time enrollment. Those named to the Dean's List are required to earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4.00 scale.
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<h5>PRESIDENT'S LIST RECOGNITION</h5>
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Allen, Nathan<br>
Allman, Jessica<br>
Avriett, Allison <br>
Bailey, Andrea<br>
Barker, Emily<br>
Bohannon, Andrew<br>
Brillo, Courtney <br>
Brundage, Stephanie<br>
Burris, Shea<br>
Carrera, Lyle<br>
Castelao, Shelby<br>
Coffman, Kelsi<br>
Cole, Teodorica Aloha<br>
Crawford, Cassandra<br>
DeWalt, Natalie <br>
Dobbs, Andrea <br>
Driver, Bethany<br>
Driver, Tabitha<br>
Dunlap, Laura<br>
Feliz, Alicia<br>
Felten, Joel<br>
Fichtner, Kelly<br>
Ghareeb, George<br>
Good, Joseph<br>
Gordon, Brittni <br>
Gotcher, MacKenzie<br>
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Hadlock, Troy<br>
Hall, Abby Lauren<br>
Hammons, James<br>
Heidman, Justin<br>
Hildebrand, McKinley<br>
Hollenbach, Dexter <br>
Hoyt, Evan <br>
Johnson, Lauren <br>
Johnston, Melissa<br>
Jones, Audrey<br>
Jones, Colton<br>
Jones, Jessica <br>
Keeney, Megan<br>
Kile, Emma <br>
Kiskaddon, Eric <br>
Langley, Lauren<br>
Leabhart, Lauren<br>
LeCroy, Katie<br>
Lundquist, Kara<br>
Maniscalco, Sean<br>
Martell, Michael <br>
McDade, Daniel<br>
McLanahan, Jonathan<br>
McNeal, Melissa<br>
Mull, Melissa<br>
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O'Neill, Alexandrea<br>
Parsley, Caitlyn<br>
Pisani, Jessica<br>
Pisani, Joanna<br>
Rambana, Sheree<br>
Raudenbush, Bethany<br>
Reinhard, Michelle<br>
Sarrell, Eloyse Patricia<br>
Schmidtke, Hannah<br>
Sisto, Cassidy <br>
Spraul, John Tyler<br>
Stewart, Jessica<br>
Twigg, Lydia Joy<br>
Valcin, Bothvill<br>
Walker, Michael <br>
Weber, Felicia<br>
Weber, Michelle<br>
White, Jessica<br>
Whiteley, Kayla <br>
Williams, Naomi <br>
Williamson, Andrea<br>
Witmer, Paul <br>
Worrell, Britney<br>
Wright, Tiffany<br>
Yoder, Caroline<br><br><br>
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<h5>DEAN'S LIST RECOGNITION</h5>
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Ando, Grace <br>
Auchtung, Matt<br>
Atkinson, Rachel Elizabeth<br>
Auchtung, Matt<br>
Austin, Jessica<br>
Avriett, Trenton<br>
Baird, Willard Wesley, III<br>
Bechtel, Justina<br>
Beppel, Andrea<br>
Blackwell, Jillian Patricia<br>
Blakemore, John<br>
Boley, Ahna<br>
Bucklin, Amanda<br>
Bucklin, Richelle<br>
Bunner, Christina<br>
Buriff, Patricia<br>
Crane, Renee<br>
Davis, Tyler<br>
Deal, Andrew<br>
Druin, Rebecca Ann<br>
Ducharme, Maximillan<br>
Elitz, Laura <br>
Flanagan, Daniel<br>
Frazer, Rebekah<br>
Freeman, Rachel<br>
Hale, Jeremy<br>
Harding, James Luke<br>
Heffernan, Danielle<br>
Hildebrand, Daniel<br>
Holt, Jaleesa<br>
Horine, Joshua<br>
Ison, Amanda<br>
Jackson, Lavonne<br>
Johnson, Curtis Wayne, Jr.<br>
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Karraker, Jessica Loren<br>
Kelley, Katelyn<br>
Kiskaddon, Lindsey<br>
Klinger, Kaitlin<br>
Kravitz, Kevin<br>
Kurschner, Trevor <br>
Lash, Julie <br>
Lassegue, Edna Cassandra<br>
Laurens, Kyria<br>
Lawson, Andrew<br>
Lufkin, Anna<br>
Lufkin, Rebecca<br>
Lynn, Christopher<br>
Main, Michelle<br>
Manfredi, Rebecca Lynn <br>
Marino, Abigail<br>
Mathis, Caitlin <br>
McClintock, Abigail<br>
McDowall, Daniel<br>
Medich, Dana<br>
Mills, Kathryn Marie<br>
Mironchenko, Yelena<br>
Mondelli, Angela<br>
Monroe, Samantha <br>
Murphy, Tyler<br>
Myerly, Jared<br>
Nadreau, Alysha<br>
Nicklas, Conner<br>
Palmer, Deanna<br>
Penberthy, Amanda<br>
Pereira, Benjamin <br>
Perrie, Nathan <br>
Phillips, Casie<br>
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Pierce, Hilary Jean <br>
Pleus, Aaron<br>
Price, Elisa <br>
Price, Nolan<br>
Quintana, Carissa<br>
Rauba, Laura<br>
Redemann, Whitney<br>
Riggs, Ridgely Robert <br>
Rollings, Christina <br>
Sadik, Brittany<br>
Sadik, Joseph, II<br>
Sherman, Corianne<br>
Simpkins, Karen Michelle<br>
Slawik, Bethany<br>
Smith, Amanda Lynne<br>
Smith, Melody Jean<br>
Smith, Oliver William<br>
South, Bradley<br>
Steffes, Christopher <br>
Stepanek, Rebekah<br>
Stimson, David <br>
Sturgis, Jeddiah<br>
Suffi, Jaclyn<br>
Sugimoto, Alyse Yoshie<br>
Thomas, Elisabeth<br>
Tierney, Samantha<br>
Tomazewski, Michelle <br>
Treptau, Matthew<br>
Warren, Stephanie<br>
Wells, Matthew<br>
White, John, III<br>
Willett, Ryan<br>
Zapadenko, Casissa<br><br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1207Johnston Accepted at UFhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1207
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After being accepted at four different graduate school programs, Melissa Johnston ('11) recently announced that she will be attending the University of Florida in Gainesville to pursue a master's in Public Health in Epidemiology. Regarding this decision, Melissa is quoted saying "At this point, I am unsure if I want to pursue Epidemiology further and get my Ph.D., or if I want to go into dentistry; however, I do know that I want to go into one of those fields after I finish my two years in grad school." The other schools that also accepted Melissa were the University of North Florida, the University of West Florida, and Florida State University.
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In contemplating her time at Clearwater Christian College and her future aspirations, Melissa states "Clearwater prepared me very well [and helped] me get into grad school. [Faculty such as] Dr. Peters, Dr. DeWitt, and Dr. Henry were my biggest supporters. They were more than willing to help me in any way possible. Dr. Peters was especially helpful as she helped me write my statement of purpose. My ultimate goal is to help those who are less fortunate than me. I strongly believe in helping people with their physical needs in order to help them with their spiritual need, salvation."
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Congratulations, Melissa.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1196While You Were Out - Summer 2011http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1196
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:26:00 -0500
Once again, the CCC campus was far from undisturbed during the summer. After students pack up their belongings, say goodbye to friends, and head off to their relaxing summer plans, CCC staff and student workers kick into high gear. A number of improvements were made to the grounds and facilities over the course of the three month break.
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Some of the more noticeable changes have been upgrades to campus facilities: for example, all buildings were given a fresh coat of white paint—a feat that requires great fortitude in the hot, Florida sun; the resurfacing of the Cathcart patio that overlooks the Tampa Bay inlet; and the new stonework around The Cove. Most of these upgrades were completed by staff and student workers.
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The new stonework outside of The Cove is a beautiful welcome to the recently updated coffee shop and student center. It boasts quality masonry that will provide outdoor seating and allow for easier access in the rainy season.
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On the technological side of our summer upgrades, the school is now equipped with a WEPA (Wireless Everywhere, Print Anywhere) printing system. Students are now able to wirelessly upload documents and print to any one of three printers located in various buildings on campus. IT Director Kevin Gault, said, "The new WEPA kiosks provide our students with better quality prints (including color), more accessibility, and the convenience of printing from anywhere using their own computers." Currently, printers are located in Easter Library, the Dambach computer lab, and the Dambach lobby.
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On the educational side of things, CCC has unveiled two brand new minors. Criminal Justice (CJ) and Military Sciences have joined the growing list of minors available to our students. The minor in CJ will allow students to investigate the various aspects of crime, law enforcement, and prevention. This minor will expand into an academic major in the near future. The minor in Military Sciences is divided into four military divisions and will officially place the ROTC minor upon the student's official degree.
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Finally, the new institutional theme for the 2011-2012 school year of "Walk in Grace" was revealed during faculty and staff inservice. Dr. Stratton said, "Our theme this year is an extension of last year's theme, Run to Christ. Our Lord has all the answers to every problem. He simply wants us to run to Him; then He provides the grace sufficient for everything in life. Our theme, Walk in Grace, is an ongoing focus on our utter dependency on Christ, both for salvation and sanctification. He is the source of all grace!"
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1194Christian Life Conference 2011http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1194
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:27:00 -0500
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It is always good to be reminded that our Christian walk is a journey, not a destination. The Christian Life Conference is an opportunity for the CCC family to take a break from the busyness of the new semester and focus on ways to develop a deeper walk with Christ. Held August 29-September 1, CLC has been an incredible blessing to those in attendance.
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This year's speaker was Mr. J.D. Crowley, missionary to Cambodia. He and his wife, Kim, have spent 17 years in Cambodia as missionaries to tribal people groups. "In our time there, we have seen five people groups come to Christ. They have come from having no church to self-propagating the Gospel." Currently in the States for the month of August, the Crowley's have enjoyed the respite, but are anxious to get back to the field. They have six children, two of whom will return with them to Cambodia.
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The topic of CLC 2011 was the parable of the Prodigal Son located in Luke 15:11-32. By redefining the term "prodigal," Mr. Crowley has effectively transformed the story into a guide for walking in grace. "There is no essential difference between the older son and the younger son," he said, while describing how no matter what we do, how we live, or view our Christianity, we are still sinners in the sight of a holy God.
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"My desire is for CCC students and faculty to live in light of the parable of the prodigal son," said Mr. Crowley. "If the parable truly reflects ultimate reality, it will affect the way students treat each other in the dorms, the way faculty treat each other, and the way we react when people are [disagreeable to us]."
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Dr. Stratton is very appreciative of the topic of CLC 2011, as it mirrors the CCC theme for the year, Walk in Grace. He said, "My main desire for CLC is to start the semester with a clear focus on Christ and the Gospel. Everything we do here is to glorify Him, and we want to give special attention to that ultimate goal during our first full week of the semester."
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"J.D. Crowley has done a wonderful job showing us our problem and the solution. He has used the parable of the lost son in Luke 15 to explain both. Our problem is that we want the things God gives us, but we don't want God. The solution is to repent, and God (the Father) will graciously take our shame and bring us into His family," said Dr. Stratton.
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I pray that those in attendance will take the truth and apply it to our walk, and live 'parable of the prodigal son' lives," said Mr. Crowley.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1193More Than Just Kicking a Ballhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1193
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:31:00 -0500
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Kids and soccer are a perfect combination, but incorporating the Gospel into the sport takes it to the next level. On Saturday, August 20, the CCC men's soccer team participated in a demonstration at the KidZone Soccer League, an outreach program through Skycrest Baptist Church.
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"We had 85-90 kids from the Skycrest KidZone Soccer League," said James Whitaker, men's soccer coach and athletic director for CCC. "One of our seniors, Mac Hildebrand, used the J316 soccer ball to share the Gospel with all the kids and parents, many of whom are kids from the community." The J316 ball is a unique evangelistic tool designed to be used by Christian soccer players and works similar to The Wordless Book.
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"The clinic at Skycrest was an opportunity for our team to be involved in ministry, to give back to the community, and to use soccer as a tool to share the Gospel," said Coach Whitaker. "It was exciting to see our players warm up to these kids and really invest their time in the lives of these kids through soccer. This was a great way to start the season and focus our team on what is most important."
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Mac Hildebrand, senior midfielder from Atlanta, GA, said, "I enjoy doing these clinics because it allows our team to be examples to kids and have fun with them while doing what we love. The possibility that the kids may begin to enjoy the game of soccer more because of our interaction with them is a joy for us. The greatest joy of all is that the common interest provides an even greater opportunity to share the gospel. At these clinics our team shares a gospel message, emphasizing the familiar concept of God as Father to relate how great His love is for us in a way that young kids can begin to understand. The possibility that the Holy Spirit could use our interaction to open blind eyes to salvation is an awesome motivator for our team to do these clinics."
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Jennifer Gannaio, director of children's ministries at Skycrest, enjoys having the CCC team involved with their outreach programs. "The Clearwater men's soccer team was an awesome part of the kickoff for our KidZone Soccer League for kids 4th-6th grade. This is a favorite event for our soccer players, [their] families, and our volunteer coaches because of the energy and fun these young men bring to the field. Not only did the team members instruct and teach various drills and skills, they made it so much fun that the kids didn't realize they were even learning!"
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Combining the basics of soccer with a bit of fun has always been a rewarding way to teach kids—on the field and in the classroom. "The most impressive thing to me was their organization and structure, but yet these young men had the ability to connect with the children in a fun way," said Jennifer. "This clinic day helps our league by offering a basic intensive that helps many of our youngsters who are beginner players become comfortable with some skills in a fun environment."
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Not forgetting that we are called to be ambassadors of the Gospel, the team took their responsibility very seriously. "[For the children,] hearing the message of salvation by the same athletes [that taught them soccer] is an awesome testimony that sports and Christianity do indeed go together! I was so impressed, once again, with this team, their leadership, and the event itself—I can't say enough about CCC's men's soccer team!" Ms. Gannaio was more than satisfied with the efforts of our Cougar players.
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The men's soccer team plans to take part in at least one more KidZone soccer clinic this school year.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1180Dr. Easter Home With the Lordhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1180
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:31:00 -0500
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Former board member Lowell Easter went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2011, at the age of 89. Dr. Easter joined the CCC National Advisory Board in 1989 and the CCC Voting Board in 1992 where he served until his retirement in 2002. During his association with the college, he was instrumental in helping CCC significantly increase our library facility to house the newly acquired former Yankton College collection, and expand the campus from the original 50 acres to our present 138 acres through the purchase of property adjacent to our main campus. In recognition of his faithful service to the college, Clearwater Christian College awarded Mr. Easter an honorary doctorate in 1992. Dr. Easter was also recognized by the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) as a 'Champion of Private Higher Education.' Since his retirement from the college board, Dr. Easter has resided in Clearwater and remained a faithful member of Lakeside Community Chapel.
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In commenting on Dr. Easter's ministry at CCC, President Stratton stated that "Dr. Easter was a wonderful friend to Clearwater Christian College. He gave generously to help fund a number of different projects on our campus. In addition, he was an incredibly gracious gentleman. I appreciated his kind spirit, and he gave strong evidence of a Christ-honoring, humble personality. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his dear wife and to other family members. His loss will leave a great hole, but we have the confidence that he is now rejoicing in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ."
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Dr. Easter's funeral service will be held Friday, September 2. For further information about that service and Dr. Easter, go to <a href="http://www.sylvanabbey.com/obituaries/tribute.html?url=http://stei-23739.tributes.com/show/Lowell-B.-Easter-92204123">www.sylvanabbey.com</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1177Army Commissions Akimovhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1177
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:31:00 -0500
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2011 CCC graduate John S. Akimov of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army on July 19, 2011. John graduated with his class on May 7, 2011, with a B.S. in Biology.
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John is the son of Sergey and Svetlana Akimov, also of Harrisburg. John is awaiting orders for his initial assignment with the Army.
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Congratulations John!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1174College Recognizes Faithful Servicehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1174
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:32:00 -0500
At the opening Faculty/Staff brunch held Monday, August 15, 2011, President Richard Stratton recognized several faculty and staff named below for their years of faithful service to the Clearwater Christian College family. The luncheon kicked off inservice activities for the 2011-12 school year. Dan Wareing and Craig Ralston provided special music and President Stratton gave a scriptural challenge for the upcoming year. The brunch was held in the Cathcart Dining facility and was catered by Orange Blossom Catering of St. Petersburg.
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<h3>30 Year Recognition</h3>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Mr. Brian Johnson</b><br>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Miss Beth Darby</b> <br>
Assistant to the<br>
Vice President<br>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Dr. Ian Duncan</b><br>
Chair, Division<br>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Dr. Phil Larsen</b><br>
Chair, Division of<br>
Education</span>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Mrs. Sandra<br>
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Cathcart Hall<br>
Receptionist</span>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Mrs. Karin Puckett</b><br>
Financial and<br>
Information<br>
Coordinator</span>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Dr. Jan Anderson</b><br>
Professor of<br>
English</span>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Dr. Robert Cundiff</b><br>
Professor of<br>
Communication</span>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Dr. Dwight<br>
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Professor of<br>
Accounting and<br>
Business</span>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Mrs. Bonnie<br>
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Assistant to<br>
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<span class=smalltext><b>Mr. Joe Valentin</b><br>
Director of<br>
Ancillary Services</span>
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<h3>10 Year Recognition</h3>
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<span class=smalltext centered><b>Mrs. Vicki Livingston</b><br>
Director, Human<br>
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<span class=smalltext centered><b>Mr. Ryan McClure</b><br>
Accounting Manager</span>
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<span class=smalltext centered><b>Mr. Richard Schlosser</b><br>
Chief of Campus Security</span>
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<span class=smalltext centered><b>Miss Sandra Draper</b><br>
Assistant Professor<br>
of Mathematics</span>
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<span class=smalltext centered><b>Mr. Steve Haught</b><br>
Graphics Designer</span>
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<span class=smalltext centered><b>Mrs. Jeanne Johnson</b><br>
Food Service Staff</span>
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<span class=smalltext centered><b>Mr. Paul Schmiel</b><br>
Assistant Bursar</span>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1173VB Ministers in Costa Ricahttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1173
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:33:00 -0500
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This past week (August 1-8) ten players from the CCC volleyball team along with Coaches Vickie and Lou Denny travelled to San Jose, Costa Rica to minister to a group of teenage girls ages 12-17 who have been involved in drugs and prostitution on the streets of Costa Rica. Many of these young ladies have been used in sex trafficking, a common practice in Costa Rica. Renacer (meaning "rebirth") is a Christian street rehabilitation program for teenage girls and is located in the mountains about 30 minutes from the city. It gives by sharing the gospel, teaching life skills, and loving on these abused girls. The results are amazing.
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Upon arriving at Renacer, the team immediately saw a group of young women who radiated with joy. "It was nothing like we expected," commented team captain, senior Emma Kile. "We thought we would see hardened, tough girls, but we experienced just the opposite. We saw teenage girls with hope in their eyes and love in their hearts." Many girls come to Renacer without knowledge of Christ, but most make a decision for Him before they leave the year-long program. "If anyone be in Christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away and behold all things have become new." (II Cor 5:17 ) The outreach of Renacer is very unique because while it receives some funding from the government, they are still allowed to share the gospel and teach the Bible. Due to the rate of successful intervention, about 70% of the girls that leave Renacer after completing the rehabilitation program never return to the streets. Sunshine Loveland, coordinator of the Christian educational program at Renacer and host to the CCC team, attributes all of the success to God's grace and mercy.
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Each morning before breakfast, the volleyball team met with the girls of Renacer for devotions and singing. The teenagers were very respectful and receptive during this time as different players shared their testimonies. During their own team devotions, Coach Denny emphasized the sovereignty of God and our response by worshiping God using Romans 11:33- 12:2. The team also spent time each morning alone studying scripture and praying for the girls and the day's activities. Two mornings were spent teaching a volleyball clinic to the girls on an outside court. Since soccer is the premiere sport in Costa Rica, volleyball was a new and exciting activity for many of the young ladies. After lunch, the team continued to minister through indoor craft activities and personal, one-on-one interaction. Despite the language barrier, the team and the girls were able to interact and understand one another. Discovering that love truly is an international language was one of the highlights of the trip.
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During two of the afternoons, the CCC team left Renacer to travel down the mountain to San Jose to play volleyball matches against university teams. They played excellent competition, had the opportunity to share the gospel, and saw players make decisions for Christ. According to Coach Lou Denny, "One of the things that impressed me most about duringour volleyball matches <div class=centered style="float:left;width:405;padding:10px">
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wasthe commitmentofour Christian hoststo pray during the match and then allow us to present the gospel after the match. I was also impressed with the fact that with every decision that was made, a card was filled out, and a follow up would be done by the Christian organization on the university campus."
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On Friday, the Clearwater team put together a field day for the girls at Renacer. In the afternoon, the team presented the Wordless book and helped each girl make a colored bracelet that signified the colors of the gospel. Several of the girls gave testimony to God's grace in their own lives in front of their peers and showed a great love for God and a desire to live for Him. Richelle Bucklin remarked, "To think that these same girls, just a few months ago, were dealing in drugs, using drugs and/or prostituting themselves was an incredible picture of God's grace and mercy." Amanda Bucklin added, "The verse that states, 'where sin abounds, grace much more abounds' means so much more to me now." Later that night, the team and the Renacer girls met together for a big talent show. While the Clearwater team did several funny skits and songs, the Renacer girls chose to use the evening to sing praise to God and do a drama that conveyed how God had brought them out of darkness into light. It was a very moving to see how God had truly changed the lives of these girls forever.
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Saturday marked departure day. After a time of fun table games, the team presented a gift bag to each girl and gathered once more to sing, play silly games, and say goodbyes. Despite the highly emotional goodbyes, the team was reminded that although they would soon be apart, the God in the States is the same God in Costa Rica.
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According to Coach Denny, "While I have taken several teams on different types of mission trips, this one was unique because we got to stay with the same girls all week and really build relationships. That was really special. Our goal is to continue this bond we have made by doing a special project for these young women every month for the next year. God has impacted the girls at Renacer, and the girls at Renacer have impacted us. We will never be the same because of this year's mission trip to Costa Rica."
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Thanks to everyone who prayed for the team and also for those who financially helped them make this trip. It really did reap eternal benefits.
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Click on the following link for more photos from the trip:<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1172Cougar Sports Camps Concludehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1172
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This summer, Clearwater Christian College hosted several sports camps with the purpose of instructing boys and girls in the fine-tuned details of various sports. Young men's soccer and basketball camps were held June 12-16 and 19-23, and young women's basketball and volleyball camps were held June 26-30, July 17-21, and July 24-28.<div class=centered style="float:right;width:230;padding:10px">
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During these three camps, CCC housed over 500 campers, coaches, and staff.
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"Our camps this summer have been a huge success," said athletic director, James Whitaker. "We have had an amazing group of campers all three weeks. Our coaches do a phenomenal job teaching them the fundamentals of the game, but also use their sport to challenge them in their relationship with God."
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At the beginning of each camp week, athletes were divided into teams or played on their respective school teams. Each camp is specifically designed to foster team play, encourage sportsmanship, instruct in basic sport rules and regulations, prepare for upcoming athletic seasons, and host healthy competition.
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Coach Debbie Lawson, from Clermont, FL has attended the women's volleyball camp as a coach for over 10 years. She said, "It is not only because of the great volleyball instruction and competition that we come back every year, but also the solid spiritual emphasis this camp provides."
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A closing ceremony and awards presentation was held at the end of each week for athletes, coaches, parents, and friends. Teams were presented awards based upon their exhibition and character during the week. Individual awards were also given to specific athletes based upon their performance.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1171Lady Cougars Receive Academic Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1171
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:34:00 -0500
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The 2010-2011 Clearwater Christian College Lady Cougars volleyball team has received the Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. In order to be a recipient of this award, the team must maintain at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. At the end of their ninth year of receiving the academic award, the Lady Cougars sustained a 3.53 team GPA.
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Since its inception in the 1992-1993 academic year, the Team Academic Award has steadily grown into one of the most highly sought after awards in the area of high school and collegiate sports. Not only does the receipt of this award stand as a testament to competent teamwork and athletic ability, but also a dedication to collectively excel in scholastic pursuits.
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Coach Vickie Denny said, "We have won 10 national titles, and 9 of those years we also received the AVCA Academic Award. While the girls have been recognized for their achievement on the court, they should also be commended for their success in the classroom."
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The AVCA recognized the accomplishment of the Lady Cougars in a recent press release: "This year, the AVCA is proud to recognize two programs -- Concordia University-St. Paul (NCAA Division II), and Clearwater Christian College (NCCAA Division II) - both of whom excelled in the classroom and on the court."
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For more information on the award and the AVCA, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.avca.org/awards/team-academic-award/">http://www.avca.org/awards/team-academic-award/</a>.
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Congratulations, Lady Cougars!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1170Youstra Receives Prestigious Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1170
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:34:00 -0500
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Dr. George Youstra, president emeritus and professor of history and education at Clearwater Christian College, was recently given an award by the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities (FACU) for distinguished service and leadership. According to the website, FACU is the only non-governmental organization in the state of Florida that represents the common interests of all three sectors of the state's higher educational system—state universities; public community colleges; and private, independent colleges and universities.
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The receipt of this award is a testament to Dr. Youstra's tenure at CCC and commitment to excellence in education. Dr. Youstra said, "The award was given at a combined meeting of two Florida educational organizations: The Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF); and the Florida Association of College and Universities (FACU). It came as a complete surprise, and I believe Dr. Stratton had something to do with it. It is a testimony to the grace of God in the life of a kid who came from a broken home on the south side of Chicago."
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CCC President Richard Stratton said, "As this award evidences, Dr. Youstra has gained the respect of college executives throughout the state of Florida. He has been actively involved in post secondary education issues for most of his career. How thankful I am for a man who has given himself to Christian education and who has also garnered the admiration of men and women involved in public, private, and Christian colleges and universities throughout our state."
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Congratulations, Dr. Youstra!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1167CCC Hosts CEF Florida Training Conferencehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1167
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:34:00 -0500
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This summer, Clearwater Christian College has had the privilege of hosting the 2011 Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Training Camp. James Blizzard, the Local Director of Florida Heartland and CCC alumnus, is happy to be back on campus for another summer session.
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"This is the 14th year we have been on the CCC campus," said Mr. Blizzard. "We enjoy holding our training camps on campus because of the quality facilities and low cost. Our training is made up of small groups where every trainee must demonstrate each lesson, present the Wordless Book, and recite missionary stories. Because of this, we enjoy the space around campus for small, 3-4 people groups."
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CEF is a missionary organization that equips students and delegates to present the gospel in public schools through the avenue of Good News Clubs after school hours. "I am responsible for Polk, Harding, and Highland counties. In this area we have over 144,000 students under the age of 15," said Mr. Blizzard. Each CEF delegate is trained to take lessons into public schools through training. "This summer we will host over 400 clubs and reach over 10,000 kids."
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Mr. Blizzard is a 2003 Biology alumnus. After graduation he began pursuing EMT training through nursing school and higher education, but when the Lord led him towards mission work, he accepted a ministry position at CEF. James and wife Amanda, also a CCC alumna, spent over
a year raising support for their service with CEF.
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"Over 85% of all people that are saved make their decision before their 15th birthday. That is a staggering statistic. If we don't train our children, who will? Martin Luther once said, 'I am afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labor in explaining the Holy Scriptures and engraving them in the heart of the youth.'" Mr. Blizzard is passionate about his position at CEF and seeks to help train the future leaders of American churches.
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Please pray for the ministry of CEF and for the future ministries of the students that were on our campus for training.<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1166Father's Day Reunionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1166
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:35:00 -0500
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CBS Tampa affiliate Channel 10 News featured Clay ('07) and Melanie ('08-Keller) Martin and their family in a Father's Day feature on air Sunday morning. The feature witnessed Clay's return from the Middle East in time for Father's Day after being deployed by the U.S. Navy in November, 2010.
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Over the course of his deployment, Clay missed his oldest son's first steps and the birth of his youngest son Jackson. Channel 10 News was able to capture on camera the moment of their first introduction.
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It is during such tributes that we stop to remember the sacrifice of men and women in our country's armed services. We choose to salute not only our alumni serving across the world, but also every service man and woman who sacrifice moments with their families in exchange for the defense of our freedom.
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Please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=197297">http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=197297</a> to view the video tribute and to read more about Clay's Father's Day Reunion.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1165CCC Welcomes New Dean of Students, Todd Bartonhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1165
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:35:00 -0500
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The fall semester at Clearwater Christian College holds many exciting changes for students, one of which includes the addition of a new Dean of Students. Mr. Todd Barton, recently of Baltimore, Maryland, joins the CCC staff with high recommendations. Students can anticipate a fresh look at Student Life when they begin their school year.
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"My passion is that I have the ability to make an impact," said Todd. "I have a heart for student ministry. I hope to help CCC students get the realization that Christ is everything. He is supreme and is the only Audience we need to please. I find great satisfaction in glorifying Him."
Both originally from the Chicago area, Todd and his wife, Wendy, met in junior high, but "avoided" each other, as only junior high students can do. Continuing into high school, they maintained a friendship, but when the decision to pursue college arrived, Todd chose Northland Baptist Bible College (now Northland International University) and Wendy chose Pensacola Christian College; however, after a short time, Wendy transferred to Northland. After graduation in 1996, they married. Todd earned his bachelor degree in youth ministries, while Wendy earned hers in elementary education.
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After the wedding, Todd and Wendy moved directly to Calvary Baptist Seminary in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. While at Calvary, Todd studied Hebrew with a fellow student and formed a strong bond that would lead to future ministry. "I met Ryan Dupee as we were both studying Hebrew. Nothing can bring you closer together than sharing the study of Hebrew!"
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Upon graduation from seminary, Todd accepted his first pastoral position at Highland Baptist Church in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, and remained in that capacity for three years. After a call to serve as the youth and young adult pastor at Arlington Baptist Church with Senior Pastor Ryan Dupee, Todd and Wendy moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where they served for seven years. Enjoying his ministry at ABC, he was surprised to receive a call from Ryan, now the vice president of student life at CCC, to take over the position as dean of students. Even though Todd loved being a youth pastor, God began to turn his heart toward a ministry at CCC; "I knew God was moving me to the next step," he said.
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With a total of ten years under his belt as a pastor and youth pastor, Todd looks forward to working with college students. "I want to help students realize that the workplace—whatever field they enter—is an opportunity to glorify God. Once a person gets that, everything else makes sense."
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Todd and Wendy have been married for 15 years and have three children, Kaleen (10), Janel (8), and Garrett (5). The Barton family is anxious to find out what "Florida living" is all about; they love the outdoors and are looking forward to biking, fishing, and camping all over Tampa Bay.
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Students desiring to communicate with the Bartons now may do so by email at <a href="Mailto:toddbarton@clearwater.edu">toddbarton@clearwater.edu</a> or check him on Facebook. We look forward to seeing how God will use Todd, Wendy, and the rest of the Barton family at CCC.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1162CCC Receives NCCAA President's Cup Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1162
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:35:00 -0500
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The Athletic Department of Clearwater Christian College was honored with the receipt of the President's Cup Award for Division II during the Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on June 3, 2011, at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. The President's Cup is an all-sports award given to the college that earns the most points based upon their ranking in the NCCAA National Championships for the entire year.
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In order to receive the President's Cup Award, the college must finish strong in all sports championships. Clearwater Christian College finished the year with a total of 36 points. These points were awarded for the first place wins in women's volleyball and men's soccer, the second place win in baseball, and the seventh place win in women's basketball.
Athletic Director James Whitaker said, "Winning the President's Cup from the NCCAA is a great honor. We have been blessed to have a great year this year across all of our sports, and this is a reflection of the committed coaches and student-athletes we have at CCC as we strive for excellence within our athletic department."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1161CCC Team Ministers in Haitihttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1161
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:36:00 -0500
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Immediately following graduation, a team of 16 Clearwater students travelled to Haiti on a mission trip led by Mr. Richard and Dr. Mary Draper, Vice President for Academic Affairs. Together with over 900 pounds of materials, luggage, and gifts, they travelled to Haiti on May 9. The goal of this ten-day trip was to serve in local schools, to give the gospel to Haitian children, to demonstrate the love of Christ, and to minister to missionaries Kathy Gouker and Alice Wise.
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"While we came to serve, we have also been served and ministered to on this trip. We are so thankful for the amazing opportunity God gave to each of us to come to Haiti to share His love with the dear people here and to leave a piece of our hearts in this land."
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In addition to sharing the gospel with their newfound Haitian friends, the team was able to help the teachers and missionaries at the EBAC Christian Academy and Orphanage of Cap-Haitien, Haiti. Each day, the group assisted in the school, taught in the chapel time, assisted in the clinic in the compound, and helped with work projects. <div class=centered style="float:right;width:200;padding:10px">
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Once school was over, Vacation Bible School began. In the evenings, they helped students with homework, played board games, studied the Book of Philippians, or taught English conversationally. Additionally, Saturday was a full field day of outdoor games and water fun.
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Dr. Draper said, "I think we touched every child's life who lives at EBAC and many street children who just hang around. We played board games with them, completed Bible studies with them, and talked with them. We held their hands and loved them. My favorite memory is the children singing, 'All I Ever Want to Be.'"
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For journal entries and photos of the trip, please visit
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1159Presidential Updatehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1159
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:43:00 -0500
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Dr. Richard Stratton has agreed to remain as the president of Clearwater Christian College for the entire 2011-12 academic year, continuing in his current position through May, 2012. In that regard, the Presidential Search Committee will continue to receive inquiries, recommendations, and nominations throughout the summer of 2011 for the next president. It is the Board's intention to name a president-elect by early 2012. Questions or nominations may be directed to <a href="mailto:searchcommittee@clearwater.edu">searchcommittee@clearwater.edu</a>. Thank you for your prayers and support for the committee during this process.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1157Brent Kirkley Named National Pitcher of the Yearhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1157
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:44:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College sophomore Brent Kirkley from Hamlet, North Carolina, was recently named the 2011 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) DII National Pitcher of the Year for men's baseball.
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Athletic Director James Whitaker said, "Brent has had another great season as the ace of our pitching staff. To be named NCCAA National Pitcher of the Year is an amazing honor - especially considering the depth and quality of the pitching at this level."
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Kirkley is the son of Michael and Rebecca Kirkley from Hamlet, North Carolina, and a 2007 graduate of Temple Christian School in Rockingham, North Carolina.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1153Harding Receives Prestigious Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1153
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:44:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College senior Luke Harding from Washington, MI, was named the recipient of the Hank Burbridge Unlimited Potential Outstanding Christian Leadership Award by the National Christian College Athletic Association.
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The Hank Burbridge Unlimited Potential Outstanding Christian Leadership Award is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the NCCAA. According to their website, the award is given to honor the NCCAA's outstanding Christian baseball player of the year for both Division I and Division II, with potential to Christian Service through baseball. "The Student-Athlete must possess and demonstrate unlimited potential in serving Christ through athletics, their local fellowship, sports evangelism and/or other Christian organizations."
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In addition, Harding was also named an NCCAA Scholar Athlete. This recognition requires the athlete to sustain a minimum grade point average of 3.4 while participating in their sport.
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Athletic Director James Whitaker said, "Luke has been a huge part of our baseball team over the past 4 seasons, and it is exciting to see Luke honored for his outstanding contributions to our baseball team both on and off the field. This award is the highest award given out by the NCCAA for baseball."
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Harding is the son of Mike and Jennifer Harding from Washington, Michigan, and a graduate of Bethany Christian in Troy, Michigan. <br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1152ROTC Cadets Receive Recognitionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1152
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Clearwater Christian College students and ROTC cadets Cassidy Sisto and Renee Crane received prestigious recognitions at the annual military ball this spring. These recognitions were awarded based upon their exemplary service and character by the leadership cadre at the Air Force ROTC Detachment 158 housed at the Joint Military Leadership Center on the campus of the University of South Florida.
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Cadet Sisto was awarded the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Honor Certificate. This award recognizes the junior class cadet at each detachment who has demonstrated leadership and achievement in academics. Colonel Robert Wright, Commander of Detachment 158, said, "Cadet Sisto is clearly recognized (formally and informally) as the Air Force leader at Clearwater Christian College, and is currently top of his class academically with nearly a 4.0 cumulative GPA."
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Cadet Crane was awarded the Military Order of World Wars Medal. This esteemed award recognizes cadets who demonstrate a significant desire to serve the Air Force ROTC and the United States and greatly improve in the categories of military and scholastic excellence. Colonel Wright said, "Cadet Crane greatly increased her cumulative GPA by .6 in her first year, achieving over a 3.5. She has adapted very well to the military routine, but also is excelling rapidly in her leadership."
<br><br>Of the cadets, Colonel Wright said, "I would expect continued success as these two outstanding cadets pursue their careers in the United States Air Force."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1150Baseball Team Finishes 2nd at NCCAA DII World Serieshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1150
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The Clearwater Christian College baseball team finished 2nd in the nation, playing 6 games over 4 days and winning 2 dramatic extra-inning games at the NCCAA DII College World Series at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio. The Cougars had an unbelievable run all the way to the national championship game before losing 3-0 in the championship game to Toccoa Falls College.
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The Cougars came into the tournament as the #5 seed and faced Manhattan Christian College in the opening game on Wednesday morning. Casey Nunez went 3-3 at the plate with 2 walks as he spurred Clearwater Christian College to a 4-3 victory over Manhattan Christian College in eight innings. Spencer Nunez pitched a strong game for the Cougars, striking out six before leaving after six innings with the game tied 3-3. Isaiah Marsh threw two innings of scoreless ball for Clearwater Christian College to get the win.
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Following the win over Manhattan, the Cougars advanced to the 2nd round game against Toccoa Falls College, the #1 seed who had advanced with an easy 15-3 win over Philadelphia Biblical University. The game was a showdown between the ace pitchers from both teams, with Brent Kirkley pitching for CCC and Dylan Charles for TFC. After 5 scoreless innings, the Eagles broke through in the 6th inning following 2 crucial errors by the Cougars with an 8 run explosion to put the game out of reach and lift Toccoa to an 8-2 win.
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The loss to Toccoa sent the Cougars into the loser's bracket of the double elimination tournament where they would face a tough road to the title. In their first elimination game, Clearwater faced the defending national champion Atlanta Christian College Chargers. In perhaps the game of the tournament and one of the biggest wins in program history, Clearwater Christian College defeated the Chargers 5-4 in 10 innings to advance. Tied at 3-3 in the top of the 10th inning, Matt Vasquez hit a dramatic 2 run home run to lift the Cougars to the win. Starter Billy Couchenour pitched 6 strong innings for the Cougars, yielding only 3 runs, and Isaiah Marsh again came up big in relief, shutting down the Charger offense for 4 innings to earn his 2nd win of the tournament.
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Following an extended rain delay prior to the next round of the tournament, Clearwater jumped on Ohio Christian University early on its way to an 8-5 win, scoring five runs in the first inning. Joe Keen led the way with a 2 run double in the first inning, and Chaz Russo had a great day at the plate, going 4-4 to pace the Cougars. Senior Josh Rebandt started for the Cougars, pitching 4 1/3 strong innings, and Josh Williams was superb in relief, pitching 2 2/3 scoreless innings for the win while collecting five strikeouts.
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Immediately after eliminating Ohio, Clearwater advanced to play Dallas Christian in the national semi-final game. The Cougars got a complete team effort in defeating Dallas 8-6, finishing with 11 hits from 8 different batters and earning 13 walks. Luke Harding and Ryan McDonald led the way for the Cougars, each coming up with clutch hits to earn 2 RBI's each. On the mound, the Cougars went with a pitcher by committee approach with 5 different pitchers throwing for Clearwater with Spencer Nunez earning the win. Isaiah Marsh was again dominant in relief, striking out the final batter with runners in scoring position to earn the save and advance the Cougars to the National Championship game.
In the championship matchup, the Cougars faced a familiar opponent in Toccoa Falls, having split 6 games with their fellow South region rival. Toccoa was fresh coming into the game after running through the winner's bracket and having the previous day off. In contrast, the Cougars came into the 11 a.m. game weary from playing 5 games in the tournament and finishing the rain-delayed semi-final game at nearly 1 a.m. the night before. The Cougars were able to get runners on base against TFC pitcher Cam Fulcher, but never could get the big hit to score a run. Fulcher was able to shut down the Cougars, pitching 6 2/3 innings for the win. Brent Kirkley started for the Cougars and only gave up 1 run over 4 innings. The Eagles were able to manufacture runs in the 1st, 4th, and 6th innings to earn the 3-0 win and their 2nd national championship in 3 years.
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In addition to their runner-up award and plaque, the Cougars were selected as the winner of the Sportsmanship Award for the tournament. Several Cougar players also picked up national honors. Isaiah Marsh and Casey Nunez were selected to the NCCAA National All-Tournament Team. David Edwards and Brent Kirkley were named NCCAA All-Americans, and Kirkley was named National Pitcher of the Year. Luke Harding was named Scholar Athlete, and was also presented with the prestigious Hank Burbridge Unlimited Potential Christian Leadership Award for his contributions both on and off the field.
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Coach Raul Hernandez had this to say about the team following the conclusion of the World Series: "I'm very proud to be associated with a group of young men who made it their focus this week to use their gifts and talents to glorify God. These young men represented the Lord, their family and Clearwater Christian College at the highest level. As a coach this has been one of the highlights of my coaching career. This world series experience will profoundly change and mark all of us who were a part of the Cougar family."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1148Joss Recognized as Distinguished Alumnushttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1148
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:46:00 -0500
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Diana Joss of Clearwater, Florida was recognized as Distinguished Alumnus at the 43rd Commencement ceremony of Clearwater Christian College held Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. At the age of 50 and while caring for an aging mother, Joss enrolled in Clearwater Christian College completing a Bachelor of Science degree in English Bible in 1989. Immediately following her graduation, she continued her education at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia where she completed a Master's Degree in Biblical Counseling.
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In his recognition of Joss, CCC President Richard Stratton noted her 42 years of faithful
service to children worldwide, her ongoing commitment to the Clearwater Christian College family as a regular conference and classroom speaker, financial supporter, and student mentor, and her example to future graduates of one who has made an impact on her world through exemplary service and ministry. In a recent email, Diana states <i>"I am still in awe of everything. It was just one of the
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1147College Celebrates 43rd Commencementhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1147
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:48:00 -0500
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The faculty and staff of Clearwater Christian College are pleased to announce the successful commencement of the Class of 2011. On Saturday, May 7, friends, family, and supporters gathered at Ruth Eckerd Hall to participate in the crowning moment for the graduating class. 124 undergraduate students and one graduate student received their diplomas after successfully completing the requirements for their degrees.
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One of the most prestigious elements of the CCC commencement ceremony is the presentation of the Arthur E. Steele Award. This honor is awarded to a graduating senior based upon his or her service and leadership activities and the choice selection by faculty and staff. Joanna Wiedeman, Bachelor of Arts in History from Lehigh Acres, FL,was this year's recipient of the Arthur E. Steele Award for her exemplary character and dedication.<div class=centered style="float:left;width:308;padding:8px">
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</div>Following this award, 2011 class president, Nathan Perrie presented the school with a class gift of a water filtration system for select water fountains on campus. Dr. Stratton also honored 1989 alumnus Diana Joss as a Distinguished Alumnus for her many years of faithful service to Christ and support of the CCC family.
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This year, three graduating ROTC cadets were honored with a standing ovation by the entire assembly. Elliot Eggert (Marines), John White (Army), and Joshua Wurst (Army) were commissioned 2nd Lieutenants in their respective branches of the United States Armed Forces. In addition to his degree from CCC, 2nd Lieutenant John White received the Distinguished Cadet Award for Academic Excellence from the national organization of ROTC during his commissioning on April 27. Military guests to commencement included Major John Macksam, Lieutenant Colonel Padraig Clark, and Sergeant First Class John Briggs of the United States Armyand Commander James Harvey of the United States Navy.
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<b><i>Congratulations, Class of 2011!</b></i>
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View more photos in the <a target=blank href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=289">Photo Gallery</a> or on the <a target=blank href="https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/set/?set=a.10150242098401495.369677.66585346494">CCC Facebook</a> page.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=11452010-2011 Academic Awards Announcedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1145
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Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010-2011 academic awards. Students from each educational division were chosen to receive recognition based upon their exemplary character, high academic achievements, and scholastic abilities. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award recipients for each division received plaques commemorating the honor.
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Detroit Lakes, MN<br>
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Blue Springs, MO<br>
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<b>Evan Hoyt</b><br>
Greenville, NC<br>
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<b>Eric Kiskaddon</b><br>
Tarpon Springs, FL<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1141Keith Champion Named to the NCCAA Hall of Famehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1141
Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:50:00 -0500
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Keith Champion, Instructor of Education and ESS, Assistant Athletic Director, and Men's Basketball Coach, is a recipient of the National Christian College Athletic Association Hall of Fame Award. Coach Champion has coached teams at Northland International University, Pensacola Christian College, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, and CCC. According to the NCCAA press release, "Keith's real legacy is his commitment to using basketball to serve the Great Commission. Having served as a pastor, Keith's favorite pulpit is a gym or an outdoor park that has any type of basketball court."
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"Coaching has meant an opportunity to be in and around athletics," said Coach Champion. "It is amazing how God can take someone's hobby and turn it into a ministry where you can use it to impact others." Coach Champion takes the CCC athletic motto, Every Athlete a Disciple, to the highest level. He is a consistent example of godliness and character to all athletes with whom he is in contact.
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"Through the years, God has shown me the importance of living a consistent daily life," he said. "The only way to do that is to focus on Him and His Word. Young people need to model those who are consistent and allowing God to continually mold their lives. The thing I like most about coaching is the relationships with players, coaches, and referees. Relationships that last beyond the season or the career of a player, and that last a lifetime, are the things most rewarding to me."
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Athletic Director James Whitaker said, I can't think of anyone more deserving to be inducted into the NCCAA Hall of Fame. Coach Champion has been a model of consistency, character, and commitment to Christ throughout his career. His legacy is in the impact for Christ that he has had on numerous lives through athletics."
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As a coach, Keith Champion desires to impact not only the techniques of a player on the court, but also the outcomes of character in each individual life he coaches. He is a true model of excellence; an example of steadfast devotion to God's will.
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Keith has specific goals for the future of the Cougar basketball program: "My goals are to have disciplined teams that would honor and glorify the Lord and represent the school well. It is my desire to graduate players who would have a desire to serve the Lord with their lives. If we can do those things well, it would also be a desire to have Cougar teams who would continually be in the running to make it to the national tournaments!"
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Congratulations, Coach Champion!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1140Editor's Choice Selects Burggraff Piecehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1140
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:54:00 -0500
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Nathan Burggraff's <i>Praise to the Lord</i> recently received J. W. Pepper's Editor's Choice (EC) recognition with a score of 25.5 out of 30. Each year, the Pepper editorial team hand selects new sacred choir music for the Editor's Choice distinction so choral directors can easily preview new choral works designed to enhance worship services. With literally thousands of new choral works published each year, this recognition serves to distinguish the "top of the crop."
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<i>Praise to the Lord</i> is published by Soundforth in Greenville, SC, and was orchestrated by former CCC faculty member, Dr. Rick Nichols. This was Nathan's first piece published by an outside company. Pepper's EC tribute demonstrates a high standard of excellence in his work. In addition, this selection was commissioned in honor of Mr. Clem Boatright, the first choral director at Clearwater Christian College, and was first performed by the 2011 Alumni Choir at the annual CCC Founders' Banquet held on March 5, 2011.
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Nathan is a 2005 graduate of Clearwater Christian College and holds the B.A. in Music. He studied composition with CCC Professor of Music, Dr. Craig John Ralston. After Clearwater, Nathan continued on to The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, where he earned his master's in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music in 2007, a master's in Music Theory Pedagogy in 2009, and is currently working toward his Ph.D. in Music Theory. In the past four summers, Nathan has also ministered through sacred piano concerts to over sixty churches in the United States and Canada, using a unique presentation that displays the hymn lyrics and associated Scripture synchronized with the arrangements.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1139Casarow Conducts Workshop for Florida Music Associationhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1139
Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:27:00 -0500
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On Saturday, April 16, Dr. Pattye Casarow conducted a half-day workshop on the Kodaly Approach in Music Education for the Florida Elementary Music Educators Association (FEMEA), District II. FEMEA is a branch of the Florida Music Educators Association, an organization that exists to promote quality music education for the state of Florida.
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"I considered it a privilege to present this workshop and share my passion for music education," said Dr. Casarow. "Our goal is to foster life-long music makers and appreciators. This process must start with children. The elementary teacher can open a young soul to music for an entire lifetime."
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Dr. Casarow is an experienced presenter and certified instructor in both the Kodaly and Orff approaches to music education and frequently hosts clinics and workshops for educators and music students.These musical education approaches combine singing, movement, composition, drama, and speech with child- and developmental-appropriate activities to instruct children in music education.<div class=centered style="float:right;width:380;padding:8px">
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Click on the following link to view more photos from the workshop:<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1138Spring Athletic Honorshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1138
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On Monday, April 18, the Athletic Department of Clearwater Christian College honored the 2011 spring semester athletes during a special chapel service. Among the honorees were two inductions into the CCC Hall of Fame: Dr. Vickie Grooms Denny, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science, Chair of the Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences, and Women's Volleyball Coach; and Tyler Spraul, senior from Annandale, VA.
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Dr. Denny has a career record of 844 wins and 253 losses, 11 NCCAA National Championships, 18 NCCAA South Region Championships, 6 National Coach of the Year awards, and many more recognitions. She has served the NCCAA as the National Volleyball Chair (1998-2002), First Vice President (2005-2007), and President (2008-current). She was also inducted into the NCCAA Hall of Fame in 2005.
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According to Athletic Director James Whitaker, "More impressive than her lengthy list of accomplishments and awards has been the eternal impact she has had on the young women she has coached over the years. She has been a Godly example of everything a Christian coach should be as characterized by her consistency, her commitment to excellence, her attention to detail, and her concern for the physical and spiritual development of her players."
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Having met all qualifications for a Hall of Fame inductee, Tyler Spraul was also inducted into the prestigious group of 'the best of the best' athletes at CCC. In order to be considered for the honor, the student must be a graduating senior, be nominated by his or her respective coach, have an outstanding testimony, and be an outstanding athlete in his or her respective sport by earning a first or second team NCCAA All-American, or by earning the highest award available in his or her particular sport.
James Whitaker said, "[Tyler] is the most decorated soccer player to ever play for the Cougars, serving as the team captain for both the 2009 and 2010 NCCAA National Championship teams. As his coach for the past three years, I would like to personally thank Tyler for the contributions he has made to our soccer team."
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At the close of the 2010-2011 season, Tyler was named NCCAA National Player of the Year and the NCCAA National Tournament Most Outstanding Offensive Player. He was also 1st Team All-American in 2009 and 2010, 2nd Team All-American in 2008, and named to the National All-Tournament Team in 2009. At the regional level, he was named as the South Region Most Valuable Player in both 2009 and 2010.
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Perhaps even more impressive than his success on the soccer field has been his performance in the classroom. Tyler was named an NCCAA Scholar Athlete in 2009 and 2010 as he maintained a perfect 4.0 average in Pre-Med. He is the son of Mike and Darla Spraul from Hendersonville, North Carolina, and a 2007 graduate of First Baptist Christian School in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
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In addition to the CCC awards, the Cougars were pleased to recognize Coach Keith Champion, Instructor of Education and ESS, Assistant Athletic Director, and Men's Basketball Coach, as a recipient of the NCCAA Hall of Fame Award. Coach Champion has coached teams at Northland International University, Pensacola Christian College, Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, and CCC. According to the NCCAA press release, "Keith's real legacy, though, will be his commitment to using basketball to serve the Great Commission. Having served as a pastor, Keith's favorite pulpit is a gym or an outdoor park that has any type of basketball court."
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James Whitaker said, "I can't think of anyone more deserving to be inducted into the NCCAA Hall of Fame. Coach Champion has been a model of consistency, character, and commitment to Christ throughout his career. His legacy is in the impact for Christ that he has had on numerous lives through athletics."
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Coach Champion will be honored at the NCCAA National Convention in St. Louis on June 3, 2011, during the Hall of Fame Banquet.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1137Daryl Mullholand to Compete in Boston Marathonhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1137
Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:51:00 -0500
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On Monday, April 18, Associate Professor and Head Athletic Trainer Daryl Mullholand will be competing in the Boston Marathon. The world-famous Boston Marathon is the oldest annual marathon and one of the most well-known courses. According to the website, the Boston Athletic Association manages the race, sponsored by John Hancock Financial Services. Competitors train for many years to qualify for the 26-mile race.
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After finishing with a strong time of 3:30:42 at the Tampa Bay Gasparilla Marathon in April, Daryl qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon. "I would truly like to give praise to the Lord, for without Him I could do nothing," said Daryl. "I was fortunate to qualify last year for entrance into the event, and now, after many months of training and countless miles, I am ready to 'run the race.'"
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"The Boston Marathon is a unique course with hills located at very tough spots," he said when describing the terrain of the race. "An infamous hill called 'heartbreak hill' is situated at mile 19. The first 3.5 miles are downhill, so it tends to affect your thigh muscles because of the type of contraction. You must be patient on this downhill and not get caught up with going out too fast. Easier said than done, from what I'm told!"
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Daryl's marathon BIB number is 11918 and will be monitored through the AT&T Athlete Alert system. Long-distance supporters can watch his progress at the AT&T Athlete Alert link: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/att-athlete-alert.aspx">http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/att-athlete-alert.aspx</a>. Updates will be given at the 10k, half, 30k, and finish marks. Daryl will be in the second wave of runners beginning at 10:20 a.m., and he anticipates crossing the finish line between 1:45-2:05 p.m.
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Daryl is requesting prayer for safety and strength through the race. "I am so excited for this unique opportunity to be a part of such an elite event—I am honored to represent Clearwater Christian College."
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<span style=color:#800000><b>UPDATE:</b> Daryl finished strong with a time of 3:46:44. 24,338 men and women ran in the 11 Boston Marathon.</span>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1135Cougars Hold Soccer Clinichttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1135
Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:53:00 -0500
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On Saturday, March 26, the Clearwater men's soccer team conducted a soccer clinic in Pinellas Park for the CCSP Youth Soccer League. The league is directed by Luis Hernandez, assistant coach for the Cougar men's soccer team. Around 100 children, ages 3-16, were divided into four different groups based upon their age. Cougar players were able to connect with the kids, teaching them the fundamentals of soccer through a series of activities including fun drills, ladder tournaments, and finishing with a "Coaches vs. Kids" soccer match. The players and coaches were also able to share the Gospel with all of the children and parents in attendance using the J316 soccer ball.
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Cougar player, Mac Hildebrand, enjoyed his time with the CCSP Youth Soccer League. "Helping with soccer clinics with the local church has been a consistent way for our team to have a ministry with our sport," he said. <div class=centered style="float:right;width:280;padding:10px">
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"Every time we get the chance to be involved and meet kids, we are not only doing what we love, but also getting the chance to share the gospel in a big and yet still personal way. We are excited about lasting fruit coming from this ministry every time we connect with kids through soccer."
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Coach Whitaker said this about this opportunity: "I love to see our guys using soccer as a tool to minister and share the Gospel with others. The clinic was similar to what we did on our Guatemala mission trip this past summer. Ministry is an important element of the mission of our soccer team and we want to take advantage of every opportunity that God gives us in this area."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1132Vickie Denny Named Alumnus of the Yearhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1132
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:21:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Coach Vickie Denny</span>
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Vickie Denny, professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Teacher Education, Chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, and the women's volleyball coach at Clearwater Christian College, was recently named the Alumnus of the Year at Bob Jones University, her alma mater. Coach Denny graduated from BJU in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education. Continuing her education, she received her master's degree in physical education from the University of Illinois and her doctoral degree in physical education/teacher education from Florida State University. She has 31 years of coaching experience on various levels of competition and has coached at the college level for 27 years, 22 of which have been at CCC.
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"Coaching means ministry," she said. "It is an avenue to work with young people and challenge them to grow physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually. It provides a platform for discipleship. Teaching techniques and tactics of the sport is an opportunity to teach Biblical principles within a sport's context. Seeing the young ladies grow both as players as well as Christian women who love God is the great joy I have had over these many years."
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Taking her own personal walk to the next level is a constant goal for Coach Denny. "Recently the Lord has impressed upon me the importance of living a life of integrity. It is always a challenge to keep the proper balance between my own efforts, while acknowledging the grace I am afforded by Christ to 'work out my salvation.' The Bible speaks a lot about finishing strong in the Lord; that is what I want to do. 'To be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,' forasmuch as I know, my labor will never be in vain if it is in the Lord. By His grace, that is what I want to do."
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<span class=smalltext>Coach Vickie Denny with her husband Lou<br>
Denny at her 800th win on August 31, 2010</span>
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Coach Denny is also the acting president of the National Christian College Athletic Association and serves as a contributing writer to the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) journal "Volleyball ACE Power Tips." Her life verse is Galatians 2:20. She is married to Mr. Lou Denny who assists her with the volleyball team and was the recipient of the Assistant Coach of the Year (2010) award by the NCCAA.
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"Looking back over the last 30 years, I see that God has been faithful. He has given me a ministry in teaching and coaching; the two things I love to do."
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Congratulations, Coach Denny!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1131Spring Break Camp Ministryhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1131
Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:25:00 -0500
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While most Floridians were planning vacations and trips to the beach, a team of students and staff from Clearwater Christian College decided to "sacrifice" their Spring Break to serve on a mission team to Camp Grace in Fairmont, North Carolina. Close to the heart of CCC, Camp Grace is run by alumnus Bobby Williams and is a regular summer stop for several faculty and staff members.
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The Camp Grace team left Clearwater on March 12 and spent the week in ministry to camp staff. Their mission was two-fold: to complete maintenance projects on the campground and to visit public and Christian schools to teach Bible-related lessons to children in second through fifth grades.
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Tom and Judy Cannon, both staff members at CCC, were the leaders of the Spring Break missions trip. "When it was made known that a missions trip was offered to help out a Christian camp, my wife and I jumped at the opportunity," said Tom, registrar of CCC. "We split the group into two teams since we would be sharing nine teaching lessons at three public schools. The teaching took place inside a trailer called the "Rolling Chapel," which was pulled up onto or near the school property."
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One of Camp Grace's off-season ministries is to provide Bible instruction to public schools in their local area through the Released Time program. According to the camp website, "Released Time is a program through the public schools where with parental and school permission, the student is allowed to leave class once a month and attend a Bible class. Classes are conducted by CBM staff or volunteers." Currently, Camp Grace serves in 31 schools, and teaches about 4,000 public school students each month. "I would estimate that we ministered to over 350 public school students and 100 Christian school students during our visit," said Tom. "We know of at least 35 students that either accepted Christ or needed assurance of their salvation."
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Not only a teaching trip, the nine students also completed manual labor tasks at the camp. They had been given the responsibility to refurbish the putt-putt golf course on the campground. "Our group finally finished the golf course on Friday, which was a lot of effort since we had to clear off and remove all the leaves, and we had to remove all the gravel between all the golf holes. The golf holes had to be stripped down by removing the old weathered boards, and these were replaced by block that we glued down. <div class=centered style="float:right;width:333;padding:8px">
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The team also stained much of the outdoor benches and the chapel at the lake, removed brush from a hiking trail, and we did other prep for the upcoming summer session."
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CCC exists to not only instill quality education in the next generation of leaders, but also to encourage ministry and service through missions trips like the week spent in service to Camp Grace. "Overall it was a very worthwhile endeavor, and it was great to aid another ministry trying to share the gospel of Christ," said Tom.
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Click on the following link to view more photos and updates from the camp team's ministry trip:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/news/2011_Camp_Grace_Team/">Camp Grace Team</a>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1127Choir Reunion: A Resounding Successhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1127
Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:52:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Alumni and current choir members at banquet</span>
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On Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, the Alumni Association hosted its first ever Choir Reunion in conjunction with the 2011 Founders' Banquet. The purpose of the Choir Reunion was not only to renew friendships and provide a chance for "long-lost friends" to be reunited on campus, but also to honor the present and former choir directors and to minister as an alumni choir at the Founders' Banquet held on Saturday. Additionally, a remembrance CD of several musical pieces performed at the banquet was recorded for future distribution.
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<span class=smalltext>Choir directors (left to right: Craig Ralston,<br>
Dianna Prichard, Richard Nichols,<br>
Jonathan Steele, Pattye Cassarow,<br>
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Originally organized in 1969, the College Choir performed on campus, in local churches, toured nationally and internationally, and became a place where students connected with one another and ministered for the Lord. Over the course of its tenure, the College Choir underwent several leadership changes, but it has consistently remained a beautiful harmony of distinct voices. Six of the seven College Choir directors were in attendance at the Choir Reunion, while original director and creator, Mr. Clem Boatright, sent his greetings via recorded video and watched the banquet through web streaming.
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<span class=smalltext>Alumni choir members practice<br>
[left to right - Sarah (Puckett) Taylor ('99)<br>
and Sara Brod ('09)]</span>
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After arriving on campus Friday afternoon, alumni met for several hours to rehearse the music they were to perform the next day. Pieces included sacred music from a variety of composers, but highlighted a special dedicatory piece written by alumnus Mr. Nathan Burgraff, '05 graduate and current doctoral candidate at Eastman School of Music. Mr. Burgraff wrote his piece "Praise the Lord" as a testimony to the faithfulness of Mr. Clem Boatright.
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<span class=smalltext>Nathan Burggraff autographs copy of<br>music he wrote for the event</span>
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While greatly touched by the testimonies and song dedicated in his honor, family members of Mr. Boatright wrote, "[Clem] was so overwhelmed by the statements and sentiment expressed on his behalf at the banquet. He loved what Nathan Burgraff did, wept at the choir's performance, and jokingly said that is should have been a 'quicker tempo!' our most sincere gratitude is extended to all who made this day possible."
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Mr. Boatright's vision of a College Choir laid the foundation for the strong choral ministry at CCC today. Past directors in attendance included Clem Boatright, Jonathan Steele, Dianna Prichard, Ron Billingsley, Craig Ralston, and Richard Nichols. Pattye Cassarow, current choral director was also present.
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<span class=smalltext>Alumni and current choir members sing for<br>
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After the Founder's Banquet, alumni reconvened at the Arts Auditorium on St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus to record four selections to be included on a remembrance CD. This CD will be produced for all participants. Information on how others may obtain a copy will be posted on the alumni website and CCC Facebook pages.
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Even though the joyous event was overshadowed by the home-going of founder Dr. Arthur E. Steele on March 2, the alumni, staff, and faculty rejoiced in the heritage left by the founding members of CCC.
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Visit the following links to view more photos from the events: <br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=279">Choir Reunion</a><br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=280">Founders' Banquet</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1124Cougars Participate in Post Season Competition and Earn National Recognitionshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1124
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:08:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College men's and women's basketball teams racked up solid records for the 2010-2011 season as both teams earned a spot in their respective south region tournaments held by the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II. The men's team won their first game, but lost to Atlanta Christian College in the regional semifinals, 90-66. After winning their final regional game <div class=centered style="float:right;width:290px;padding:10px">
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against Atlanta Christian College (45-42), the Lady Cougars secured a spot in the NCCAA II National Championships and advanced with the number 5 seeding.
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During the three-day event held at Ohio Christian University, the Lady Cougars played hard, but were not able to capture the national banner. Their third game against Hillsdale College ended with a 77-55 win and guaranteed the 7th place spot in the nation.
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Dr. Richard Stratton, president of CCC, who was present at the tournament said, "Our young ladies played hard and were a great testimony throughout their three games. I am thankful for their basketball skills, but I am more grateful for their desire to use this sport to honor their Savior. Coach Halstead did a great job with the team throughout the season, and led them well during the national tournament; the success and spirit of the team are certainly reflective of her capable leadership."
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<span class=smalltext>Todd Wahlberg</span>
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Postseason accolades from the basketball program at Clearwater Christian College included members of both the men's and the women's teams. The athletic department is pleased to announce the following national recognitions: Katie Jo Mullens, a junior guard from Mechanicsville, VA, was named 1st Team All-American. Jessica Karraker, a junior guard from Bailey, CO, was named a Scholar Athlete. Junior forward from Richmond, PA, Todd Wahlberg was named 1st Team All-American, while junior center and co-captain from Royersford, PA, Bryan Spears was named a Scholar Athlete.
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Athletic director, James Whitaker said, "These four players have been a huge part of our teams' success this season and are well-deserving of this significant accomplishment. It has been exciting to see them grow both on the court and in their walk with Christ."
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Coach Champion states, "Having four players selected for all-region honors is a credit to the unselfish style of basketball that we played this year. Each of the players led the team in scoring at some point of the season. Matt had an outstanding season, averaging 10 points per game and was our best defensive player. Troy, as our only senior, provided leadership as co-captain, averaged 10 points per game, and played with a lot of 'grit' during the season. Bryan, our other co-captain, was a solid defender, rebounder who also averaged 10 points a game and was a vital part of our team's success. Todd averaged 14 points a game and was our leading rebounder. He played well in our big wins and was aptly acknowledged by the region coaches as region MVP. As South Region MVP Todd was up for all-American recognition and at the National Tournament was selected as a first team NCCAA Div. II all-American. Bryan Spears balanced basketball, books, and work scholarship well as he received national recognition as he was honored with a Scholar-Athlete Award for having a GPA of 3.4, or higher. I am extremely proud of these players for being honored with these well deserved post-season awards."
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<h3>Cougar basketball regional awards for 2010-2011:</h3><br>
<b>Women's Basketball</b><br>
1st Team All-Region - Katie Mullens, Richelle Bucklin<br>
2nd Team All-Region - Amanda Ison<br>
Honorable Mention All-Region - Justina Bechtel
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<b>Men's Basketball</b><br>
South Region Player of the Year - Todd Wahlberg<br>
2nd Team All-Region - Troy Hadlock, Bryan Spears<br>
Honorable Mention All-Region - Matt Wells<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1123Military Science and Criminal Justice Minors Addedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1123
Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:49:00 -0500
Clearwater Christian College announces the addition of the Military Science and Criminal Justice minors to the academic curriculum effective with the 2011-12 school year.<br><br>
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For over ten years, students from Clearwater Christian have been able to participate in Air Force, Army, and Navy ROTC through a cross-town agreement with the University of South Florida and each military branch. This new minor officially recognizes students' specific academic pursuits in this area and enables them to easily show this academic specialty.
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Vice President for academic affairs Mary Draper said, "The new minors in military science will allow the hard work of our ROTC cadets to be incorporated into an academic minor. We added the no-credit seminar and the one Bible minor course to add a CCC footprint to the minor. I trust this minor will be an encouragement to our ROTC students. Additionally, the new minor in criminal justice will begin in the fall with three courses being offered allowing students interested in criminal justice to take all six courses in two semesters. This fall we will be offering the two introductory courses and the research course. Our plan is to build on this minor in the future."
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The Criminal Justice minor is completely unique to Clearwater Christian and will allow students to investigate the various aspects of crime, law enforcement, and prevention. It is the college's intention to expand this offering as an academic major in the near future. The program will be headed up by Clearwater Christian College alumnus Jared Linebach who is completing his doctorate in Forensics Psychology with Alliant International University in California.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1111CCC Founder Now in Gloryhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1111
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:52:00 -0500
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Dr. Arthur E. Steele, founder and first president of Clearwater Christian College, preacher of the Gospel and an educational leader in the local
community, went to be with his Lord on March 2, 2011.
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"There are times when the reputation of a person exceeds the reality of that person's actual character," said Dr. Richard Stratton, president of
Clearwater Christian College. "This is not true of Dr. Arthur Steele. In many respects the reality of the man was even more. [Dr. Steele had] an
underlying passion for God, a passion for the lost, a passion for his sweet bride Dolores, and a passion for Clearwater Christian College."
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Arthur Steele and his wife Dolores</span>
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Born June 17, 1920, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Steele graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Tech, now known as Carnegie
Mellon University, in 1942. Having been a member of the ROTC in college, he was commissioned as an officer upon graduation and served
his country in
the Corps of Engineers Research and Development Board during World War II as the Supervisor of the Gas Generating School at Fort Belvoir,
Virginia. His orders were to develop mobile oxygen-producing generators and to the organize cadres that would enter the military field and
determine the tools, supplies, and parts to ship out with each operating group.
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Arthur Steele and family</span>
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After the war and his honorable discharge from the Corps of Engineers, Steele worked as a chemical engineer for Air Reduction Company,
the suppliers of
military mobile acetylene plants, but was soon led to Air Products in Allentown, Pennsylvania. One of his early projects was to help design the
layout of an acetylene plant in Iselin, New Jersey, and then to supervise the building of the plant, as well as the hiring and training
of the operators. It was during his employment at Air Products that Dr. Steele began to find inventive ways to serve the Lord through his
daily duties. The Lord began to draw his heart closer to the ministry.
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In 1956, Steele started his official ministerial pursuits when he began studies at Faith Theological Seminary, while still maintaining
part-time employment at Air Products. Upon receiving his M.Div. and D.D. degrees in 1959, he was asked to serve as the vice president and
treasurer of the seminary. In 1962, the Lord led him to accept the position of president of Shelton College in Ringwood, New Jersey. He
served in this capacity until 1965.
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Feeling God's call to build a new college founded upon Biblical principles, Steele and several members of the Shelton College faculty
established an official Organizing Committee for a new Christian college. After much prayer and countless hours researching possible
locations and educational regulations, Clearwater Christian College was founded on September 17, 1966. Steele faithfully served as
president until January 1, 1987.
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Steele (right) at Far Eastern Bible College in Singapore in 2005 with Dr. Timothy Tow (middle) and Mr. Jeffrey Khoo,
Dean of FEBC</span>
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teaching staff at Far Eastern Bible College in Singapore and spent several months abroad during the years of 1988, 1989, 1990, and 2005.
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Dr. Arthur Steele was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores. He leaves behind five children, fifteen grandchildren, twelve great
grandchildren, and limitless friends and supporters. Dr. Steele was a man of faith, integrity, and character. The board, faculty, and
staff of Clearwater Christian College extend our heartfelt condolences to the Steele family and re-commit to keeping the legacy of Dr.
Arthur E. Steele at the forefront of this ministry.
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<span class=smalltext>90th birthday party<br>June 17, 2010</span>
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As he said in his recently updated memoirs, "What a privilege is ours that we have God's Word with us every day, at whatever age and
whatever circumstance. 'Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch
as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord' (I Corinthians 15:58)."
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To read more about the arrangements that have been made, please view the <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/news/Dr._Steele_funeral_info.asp">funeral service information</a>.
Alumni and friends who wish to express sentiments publically may do so on the
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clearwater-Christian-College/66585346494">College's
Facebook page</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1109Steele Funeral Video-Streamedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1109
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:55:00 -0500
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The funeral service for CCC founder Dr. Arthur E. Steele on Wednesday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m. was video streamed and can be now viewed from the following link: <a target="_blank" href="http://webcast50.com/site/pages/ecc/event.php?id=1719&schoolID=286&catID=16">http://webcast50.com/site/pages/ecc/event.php?id=1719&schoolID=286&catID=16</a> through <a target="_blank" href="http://webcast50.com/site/pages/ecc/ec.php?schoolID=286">Webcast America</a>.<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1097Search Committee Formedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1097
Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:39:00 -0500
Clayton Custer, chairman of the board of directors of Clearwater Christian College, recently announced the formation of a presidential search committee to seek nominations and applications for the position of college president. After nine years of exemplary leadership, Dr. Richard A. Stratton has announced the Lord's leading him to resign at the end of the 2011 calendar year.
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It is the desire of the board of directors that the new president continue the path of leadership which has distinguished the college academically and spiritually throughout its forty-five year history.
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Nominations and inquiries should be forwarded to the following address:
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The Presidential Search Committee<br>
Attention: Clayton M. Custer, Chairman of the Board<br>
c/o Mrs. Lynn Smith<br>
Clearwater Christian College<br>
3400 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard<br>
Clearwater, Florida 33759-4595
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The search committee may also be contacted by email at <a href="mailto:searchcommittee@clearwater.edu">searchcommittee@clearwater.edu</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1088President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Fall 2010http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1088
Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500
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The Registrar's Office at Clearwater Christian College has announced the academic President's and Dean's list recipients for the 2010-2011 fall semester. In order to be named to the President's list, students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.90 on a 4.00 scale during a full-time enrollment. Those named to the Dean's List are required to earn a GPA between 3.50 and 3.90 on a 4.00 scale.
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<h5>PRESIDENT'S LIST RECOGNITION</h5>
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Allen, Nathan <br>
Allman, Jessica<br>
Austin, Jessica <br>
Avriett, Trenton<br>
Barker, Emily<br>
Barroso, Erika<br>
Blackwell, Jillian <br>
Brillo, Courtney <br>
Broderick, Laura<br>
Brundage, Stephanie<br>
Bucklin, Richelle<br>
Coffman, Kelsi<br>
Cole, Teodorica <br>
Crawford, Cassandra<br>
Davis, Grace <br>
Deal, Andrew<br>
DeWalt, Natalie <br>
Dobbs, Andrea <br>
Driver, Bethany<br>
Dunlap, Laura<br>
Feliz, Alicia<br>
Felten, Joel<br>
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Ferguson, Matthew<br>
Geer, Sarah <br>
Goff, Nicole <br>
Hammons, James<br>
Harding, James Luke<br>
Hildebrand, Daniel <br>
Hildebrand, McKinley <br>
Hoyt, Evan <br>
Johnston, Lauren <br>
Jones, Colton<br>
Jones, Jessica <br>
Karraker, Jessica <br>
Keeney, Megan<br>
Kile, Emma <br>
Kiskaddon, Eric <br>
Manfredi, Rebecca<br>
Maniscalco, Sean <br>
Martell, Michael <br>
McCoy, Lauren<br>
McDuffie, Cynthia <br>
Moline, Daniel <br>
Nicklas, Conner<br>
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Parsley, Caitlyn<br>
Pierce, Kristin <br>
Price, Nolan <br>
Redemann, Whitney<br>
Royall, Carla <br>
Sadik, Brittany<br>
Schmidtke, Hannah<br>
Sisto, Cassidy <br>
Spraul, Tyler<br>
Stewart, Jessica<br>
Suffi, Jaclyn <br>
Tierney, Samantha<br>
Twigg, Lydia <br>
Valcin, Bothvill<br>
Walker, Michael <br>
Weber, Michelle<br>
White, Jessica<br>
Whiteley, Kayla <br>
Williams, Naomi <br>
Wilmore, Joshua <br>
Witmer, Paul <br>
Worrell, Britney<br><br>
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<h5>DEAN'S LIST RECOGNITION</h5>
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Atkinson, Nicole <br>
Auchtung, Matt<br>
Avriett, Allison<br>
Baird, Wesley<br>
Bechtel, Justina<br>
Beppel, Andrea<br>
Bess, Alissa <br>
Blessman, David<br>
Bohannon, Andrew <br>
Boley, Ahna <br>
Bucklin, Amanda<br>
Carne, Rebecca <br>
Carrera, Lyle <br>
Carter, Jennifer <br>
Domingos, Ryan <br>
Driver, Tabitha <br>
Druin, Rebecca <br>
Ducharme, Maximillan<br>
Dzedzy, Annette <br>
Edwards, Kerrie <br>
Elitz, Laura <br>
Ennis, Elisabeth<br>
Ferrell, Jessica Claire<br>
Fichtner, Kelly <br>
Flanagan, Daniel <br>
Foster, Elizabeth<br>
Ghareeb, George <br>
Good, Joseph <br>
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Gotcher, Mackenzie <br>
Hackett, Nicole<br>
Hall, Abby Lauren<br>
Heffernan, Danielle <br>
Heidman, Justin<br>
Hollenbach, Dexter <br>
Horine, Joshua <br>
Ison, Amanda <br>
Johnston, Melissa <br>
Kandefer, Kameron <br>
Kiskaddon, Lindsey<br>
Kurschner, Angela <br>
Langley, Lauren <br>
LeCroy, Katie <br>
Lundquist, Kara<br>
Malone, Louis <br>
Mathis, Caitlin <br>
McDade, Daniel <br>
Mikule, Stephanie<br>
Monroe, Samantha <br>
Mull, Melissa <br>
Nadreau, Alysha<br>
O'Neil, Alexandrea<br>
Penberthy, Amanda<br>
Pereira, Benjamin <br>
Perrie, Nathan <br>
Phillips, Casie<br>
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Phillips, Jordan <br>
Pierce, Hilary <br>
Pisani, Jessica <br>
Pisani, Joanna <br>
Price, Elisa <br>
Pruett, Madeline<br>
Rambana, Sheree <br>
Raudenbush, Bethany<br>
Riggs, Ridgely <br>
Rollings, Christina <br>
Sarrell, Eloyse <br>
Shirey, Nicole<br>
Smith, Melody <br>
Smith, Oliver William<br>
Spears, Bryan <br>
Steffes, Christopher <br>
Stimson, Shaun <br>
Tewes, Madeline<br>
Tomazewski, Michelle <br>
Treptau, Matthew<br>
Vazquez, Matthew <br>
Warren, Stephanie <br>
White, John <br>
White, Joseph <br>
Williamson, Andrea <br>
Winship, Corey <br>
Wolstenholme, James
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1086CCC is Going Green and Blue!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1086
Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:14:00 -0500
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No, our colors are not changing. Clearwater Christian College is making its mark upon energy and water conservation in the Tampa Bay area. This year, CCC installed LaundryView, a new management program designed to reduce energy and water usage through regulating laundry facilities. All new Energy Star rated high-efficiency washers were also installed in each dorm. One of the features of LaundryView is that energy and water savings can be calculated every time a washer is started. Conservation is high on the priority list. Sophomore Arthur Lawson uses LaundryView every week. "It is incredibly helpful and saves time. LaundryView is much easier to use and more efficient than the past system."
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According to Mac-Gray Campus Solutions, the designers of the LaundryView system, "LaundryView connects laundry machines to the Internet and allows students to check the availability of washers and dryers from any web browser. LaundryView Text Alerts give students the freedom and flexibility to receive laundry notifications wherever they happen to be on campus."
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Senior Evan Hoyt said, "I often check online to see if the washers are empty before I haul all my laundry downstairs. It is very helpful because it also tells how long until a load is done. If a load ends up taking longer than the original time, I can just check to see how much time has been added to it before I even go downstairs. I have found the website to be very helpful."
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"I love the laundry view system," said senior Melissa Johnston. "It is nice to see how much time is on the machines, so you don't waste time going down to get your clothes out before they are done. I also like how you can see how many of the machines are available for use."
<br><br>As of the first of the year, Emmons, Merritts, Steele, and Paden resident halls have saved a total of 36,324 gallons of water through the newly installed Mac-Gray systems. Clearwater Christian College is proud to do its part in the conservation of water.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1078Home Sweet Homelesshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1078
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:38:00 -0500
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Each semester the social committee hosts a home style dinner affectionately known as "Home Sweet Home." It is a chance for students to get their fill of home-baked desserts and treats as freshly baked goodies from the faculty and staff are served after dinner. In addition to the sweet treats, the focus of the spring semester event was to provide a small blessing for those that have no home.
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Social committee member Elaine Johnson said, "We had lots of cookies and desserts for the students for after dinner, enough left over to serve the next day at lunch. During the food drive, we filled two grocery carts to overflowing and still had more! The people at the homeless shelter were most appreciative."
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The next day the food was taken to Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission, a local homeless ministry that provides meals and a food bank for those in need.<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1075Message from Board of Directorshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1075
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:13:00 -0500
Over the past several days, many of our good friends, alumni and constituents have asked why Dr. Stratton felt called by the Lord to another area of ministry at this time, after nine wonderful years at Clearwater Christian College. With his permission, we are posting excerpts of a personal letter which he read to the Faculty and Staff, as well as the student body, on Monday, January 31.
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Clayton M. Custer, Chairman<br>
Donald W. Strange, Vice Chairman<br>
Board of Directors<br>
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<h3>Ministry Transition</h3>
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Several years ago, the Lord began the process of preparing my heart not only to accept, but also to identify, the time when my announcement of a ministry transition would be in the best interest of Clearwater Christian College. God has used the weaving together of many individual threads to bring me to the place of confident assurance that this is the right time for CCC to prepare for a presidential successor. Though I had been wrestling with this decision for several years, it wasn't until recently that I decided to share my heart with men I highly respect who know both me and the ministry of CCC well. The Lord, in His sovereignty, allowed a spirit of unity to develop as I shared my heart and sought their counsel, a spirit that has been ongoing as the explanation of my decision has continued to be expressed. Steps are being taken to organize a search committee to undertake the process of identifying a presidential successor, and the plan is for me to remain in this position until the end of the calendar year to help facilitate the smoothest transition possible.
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When the Lord directed my family and me to CCC over nine years ago, there is no doubt in my mind that God had, in His sovereignty and graciousness, equipped me with the specific leadership gifts that were needed at that time. As I approach the beginning of my tenth year at Clearwater, I am overwhelmed with praise to God for how He has so graciously allowed this college to be strengthened and developed, often in spite of my feeble leadership attempts. God has allowed the solid fortification of the infrastructure; the implementation of a pervasive discipleship philosophy; the establishment of an effective and enjoyable camaraderie among the board of directors, administration, and faculty/staff; the successful reaffirmation of regional accreditation; the implementation of successful new undergraduate and graduate programs, with two more awaiting launching; and the development of an extensive master plan that has endured the grueling process of environmental approval at multiple levels. Most importantly, God has assembled a unique family of Christ-loving believers at CCC who are not only richly-equipped academically, but also who are actively growing in their understanding of what it means to love and live out the gospel of grace. Our administration, faculty, and staff come from diverse personal and educational backgrounds, a fact that has been highly significant in facilitating academic and spiritual integrity. It has allowed for a healthy and robust honing and challenging of thought, with innovative and fresh ideas being brought to each table of discussion.
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I am both humbled and excited over the confident belief that Clearwater Christian College is now strategically positioned to be powerfully propelled forward. A unique niche has been carved that is offering entrance into a market of students who are desirous of a smaller-sized student body, regional accreditation, and solid academics in a culturally-relaxed atmosphere that exalts Christ.
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I don't know where God will direct our family next, but one of the threads of consideration woven into the fabric of this decision has been a passion that's been developing within my heart not only to minister within a local church, but also to involve myself more strongly in missions. I'm not sure how God will choose to use these increased desires, but they have been growing increasingly stronger each year. Several ministry opportunities have surfaced, but no formal interview or candidate process has been initiated at this point.
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I can't thank the Lord enough for the blessed privilege I have been given to serve you as the president of this college. It's been a difficult task beyond any capabilities of my own, but standing shoulder-to-shoulder with such amazing people has made it a genuine delight. I love this college family, and no words could ever adequately convey how much.
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Let's pray and trust God to direct the right person, in the right manner, at the right time.
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Richard A. Stratton<br>
President<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1074Real World Internshipshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1074
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:08:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College seniors Justin Lewis of New Joliet, Illinois, and Matt Leahy of Dover, Florida, began their senior internships this semester. Justin is working in the field of Neurological Psychology alongside the students of Professor Emanuel Donchin at the University of South Florida. Matt is working in the field of Neurophysiology in conjunction with Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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"I am working in the USF lab," said Justin. "It is an honor to be a part of this competitive program." Justin is working with the Brain Computer Interface (BCI), a cutting-edge machine still in development. According to the USF Psychology website, the BCI is an event related potentials (ERP) based tool that makes it possible for severely disabled individuals to communicate with computers using the P300 as a channel of communication.
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After graduation from CCC, Justin hopes to begin graduate studies in either Neurological Psychology or Research/Experimental Psychology, specifically neurological injuries. "I would like to work with neurological injury because it appeals to me. It seems to be the future of psychology. In the field of neurology, I would like to help discover feedback that produces cures, not simply new drugs that only treat the symptoms rather than cure the disease."
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Matt is working in a similar field and has secured an internship with Dr. Frank, a physician working with patients in the brain and spinal cord unit of Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL. "When Dr. DeWitt [CCC professor of psychology and supervisor of department internships] asked me what field of psychology I was interested in, I told her neurophysiology," said Matt. "I love neurophysiology because to me it is the perfect blend of psychology and biology."
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After the suggestion of Dr. DeWitt to intern with Dr. Frank, Matt applied for an internship and was accepted based upon his desire to study neurophysiology. His internship will be made up of 100 hours of hands-on training with his supervising medical doctor. "I shadow Dr. Frank as he works with patients with brain and spinal cord injuries. What I really love about this internship is learning how much of an impact you can have in someone's life. I want to be able to impact their lives and give them hope."
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After graduation, Matt plans to attend the University of South Florida to earn his graduate degree in Neurophysiology.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1071Announcement from Board of Directorshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1071
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:14:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/stratton_richard_top_photo-3.jpg">(1/31/11) It is with deep regret that the Clearwater Christian College Board of Directors announces the resignation of our fourth president, Dr. Richard Stratton, effective as of December 31, 2011. Dr. Stratton has faithfully served as CCC's president for the past nine years, and we are grateful for his service.
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Although the entire college family will miss the Strattons greatly, we understand that God often leads His servants into different avenues of ministry during earth's journey. The Board will be forming a Search Committee in the immediate future, and we greatly appreciate Dr. Stratton's willingness to continue in his current role during the transition process this year.
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The Board believes great days lie ahead for Clearwater Christian College and looks forward to a smooth and orderly transition.
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Clayton M. Custer, Chairman<br>
Donald W. Strange, Vice Chairman<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1060CCC Athletics Now on Webhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1060
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:41:00 -0500
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CCC Athletic Director James Whitaker recently announced the successful launch of home game webcasting for all men's and women's basketball games through an agreement with Webcast America, a website that specializes in streaming sports games for high schools and colleges across the country. The first broadcast of the men's and women's basketball games against Trinity Baptist College and Pensacola Christian College was well-received.
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Alumnus Dan Wareing said, "I viewed Saturday night's game against Pensacola from home since I was recovering from the flu. The picture was clear, and I was able to see and hear everything as if I was personally at the game. I believe it will be a great way of staying connected when you can't be there in person."
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To start, the college will only broadcast home basketball games, but we anticipate both the full coverage of all Cougar Athletics in the near future and the addition of a sports announcer for selected games. The webcast will be a great tool for parents, alumni, and prospects who live afar or can't be there in person. In addition, Webcast America will host an archive of all games.
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To access the site, fans can click on the Web America icon on the athletic landing page on the main CCC website, or go directly to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.webcast50.com">www.webcast50.com</a> and enter Clearwater Christian College on the search line.
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One unexpected benefit from the trial broadcast was the receipt of an e-mail message from an alumnus/former CCC basketball player serving as a missionary in Hungary. He was able to watch the CCC vs. Trinity Baptist College game live in Hungary. Unfortunately, with the time change, it was 1:45 a.m. But he didn't care--it's Cougar Basketball.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1054Marlene Spotts: Home to Gloryhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1054
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:49:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Mrs_Spotts.jpg">Marlene Spotts was born in Florence, New Jersey. Her mother died in childbirth and her father, unable to care for her, placed her in an orphanage in Michigan where he had gone to work. At the age of three, she was adopted by the Todds and raised in a loving home. She met her husband, Dr. Norman Spotts, during a visit to Florence many years later. After they were married, Norman served for many years as pastor of Easton Union Church in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Marlene was an integral part of the church and was heavily involved with the youth ministry. She was a loving wife and mother, gifted decorator, excellent cook, and gracious mentor to many young people. During their ministry in New Jersey, she was able to reconnect with her biological father and Norman had the opportunity to lead him to the Lord before his death. The Lord led the Spotts to Clearwater Christian College in 1970 where they served faithfully until his retirement in 2002.
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Marlene suffered with many physical problems for much of her life. Her ministry was often limited to the telephone, referred to by her daughter as "Mom's hot-line." She was a prayer warrior for many, including the college as a whole and many campus daughters. After a particularly difficult year and several hospital and rehab stays, God quietly called her home in her sleep on December 23, 2010.
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Marlene is survived by her husband Norman, daughter and son-in-law, Pam and John O' Shea of Atlanta, Georgia, son Philip of Beaumont, Texas, and two grandchildren, Cortland and Olivia, also from Beaumont, Texas.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1052Happy Retirement!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1052
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:07:00 -0500
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This fall, the Clearwater Christian College family said goodbye to two long-time employees—Ruth Strum, the Director of Financial Aid, and Karen Johnson, the Confidential Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life, retired with a combined total of 44 years of service to the college. They will both be incredibly missed, but the college family has been blessed to have them for so long.
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"Working at CCC has been an enriching experience for me," said Ruth. "It has taught me to trust the Lord more fully. Because of my position as financial aid director, I have had a number of opportunities to be involved in setting financial aid policies in the southeast region of Florida. Serving on a national committee for graduate and professional issues was exciting." Ruth came to CCC in the fall of 1995 when past president Dr. George Youstra contacted her about an open position in the financial aid department. "He asked me to prayerfully consider accepting the position. When I accepted the position, the Lord gave me a perfect peace. I thank the Lord every day for the opportunity to be a part of the ministry at Clearwater Christian College."
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One of Ruth's favorite duties at CCC was serving as the Florida State President for the Financial Aid Administrators. Serving two terms as president of the FAA, Ruth was able to travel around the country representing Florida, CCC, and ultimately the Lord. She also served on the executive board for the Southern Association for Financial Aid Administrators, an organization that establishes policies and procedures for financial aid administrators in the region. Ryan McNamara, the new director of financial aid, said, "Ruth really cared about the students she worked with and was a great boss. She will be missed by all."
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Karen Johnson is still fascinated about how the Lord led her and her husband to CCC in the late 1970's. After moving to Florida in 1980 due to health concerns of her husband, the Johnson's prayed for God to lead them to a place where they could serve Him. "The following summer we received a phone call from Dr. Spotts asking us to join the staff at CCC," she said. "It has been great serving the Lord surrounded by His people who are committed to serving Him. Good memories of building relationships, counseling, and watching students grow spiritually will follow me as I retire."
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"CCC has affected my life and ministry in so many ways. It has been a wonderful part of my life for the past 30 years. Those years have been filled with God's blessings in many ways and I have enjoyed serving with the great faculty, staff, and students." Karen began as the Dean of Women and served in this position for seven years. Maintaining her position in the Student Life department throughout the entire scope of her employment at the college, Karen's favorite times were ministering to students and watching them make good choices while growing spiritually. Mr. Ryan Dupee, vice president for Student Life, said, "Karen Johnson is a joyful servant who reflects the presence of God—always."
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Dr. Richard Stratton, president of CCC said, "We will miss Ruth and Karen here at CCC. They were both excellent employees and both gave their time, energy, and love to our students for God's glory. May those of us who are continuing to serve here emulate their example of grace-filled lives."
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Ruth and Karen, you will be missed!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=10512010-2011 Cougars Receive National Recognitionshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1051
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:50:00 -0500
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Postseason accolades from the fall athletic program at Clearwater Christian College included members of both the men's soccer team and the women's volleyball team. The athletic department is pleased to announce the following recognitions.
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Three men's soccer players were named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-American team. Following the second straight national championship, seniors Jeff Crews and Tyler Spraul and sophomore Anthony DeRosse were named to the All-American team in a press release issued by the NSCAA. In addition to the All-American honor, all three players were named to the All-Tournament team at the national tournament. Jeff Crews was named Most Outstanding Player and Tyler Spraul was named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player.
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Coach James Whitaker said, "These three players have been a huge part of our team's success this season and are well-deserving of this significant accomplishment. It has been exciting to see them grow both on the field and in their walk with Christ."
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The volleyball team also earned several national recognitions during the 2010-2011 season. Each year, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) honors the top college volleyball players from across all levels of competition.
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Sophomore Richelle Bucklin, junior Emma Kile, and senior Elisabeth Ennis were named to the AVCA National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II All-American team in a press release issued by the NCCAA. In addition to the All-American honor, junior Emma Kile was named as the 2010 AVCA/NCCAA National Player of the Year. Coach Vicki Denny is pleased at not only the success of the women's team on the court, but also their steadfast and solid spiritual growth.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1050CCC Becomes IFCA Memberhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1050
Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:20:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/IFCA-195x98.jpg">On December 9, International Fundamental Churches of America (IFCA) Executive Director Les Lofquist officially welcomed President Stratton and Clearwater Christian College into their membership. Headquartered out of Grandville MI, the IFCA is a fellowship of churches, Christian schools, and Christian workers committed to Biblical ministry. Founded in 1930, IFCA has grown to over 1000 churches and 1200 Christian workers in the United States with many more across the world.
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On joining IFCA, President Stratton states, "We are indeed grateful for this new relationship with the IFCA. The practical outworking of our Christian walk at Clearwater Christian College seems to mirror that of many IFCA churches. We look forward to supporting the IFCA through speaking and writing venues, and we are excited about sharing the opportunities for young people at CCC in many IFCA churches. We believe that this will be a strong, long-lasting relationship for many years to come."
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The goal of our membership in IFCA is to provide mutual ministry to one another helping grow the family of God through evangelism of the lost and the edification of believers through the local church.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1048Tyler Spraul Named National Player of the Yearhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1048
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:50:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Soccer11-Tyler Spraul.jpg">Clearwater Christian College senior Tyler Spraul from Annandale, VA, was recently named the 2010 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) DII National Player of the Year for men's soccer.
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As team captain, Tyler was a key player for Clearwater, leading the Cougars to their 2nd straight NCCAA DII National Championship. During the three-day event held in Kissimmee, Florida, Spraul led the Cougars to 3 wins over Dallas Christian College, Providence College, and Ohio Christian University. He scored 3 goals and had an assist in the first round win over Dallas and scored the game-winning goal in the first half of the 2-0 win over Ohio in the championship match.
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Tyler was also named NSCAA/NCCAA 1st Team All-American, NCCAA South Region Player of the Year, and a Scholar Athlete. He led the Cougars in scoring with 18 goals on the season along with 4 assists. This is Spraul's second straight season to win 1st Team All-American, South Region Player of the Year, and Scholar Athlete. He also scored the winning goal in overtime in the 2009 National Championship win over Southeastern University.
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Tyler's coach, James Whitaker said "Tyler is well-deserving of this special honor. He has been a team leader and has been the backbone for both of our championship teams. He is one of the hardest working players I've been around and a great example of what a Christian student-athlete should be about."
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Spraul is the son of Mike and Darla Spraul from Hendersonville, North Carolina and a 2007 graduate of First Baptist Christian School in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1045Emma Kile Named National Player of the Yearhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1045
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:51:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/13-Emma-Kile.jpg">Clearwater Christian College Junior Emma Kile of Butler, PA, was named the 2010 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) NCCAA National Player of the Year.
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Emma was a key player at the NCCAA National Championships held this fall in Kissimmee, Florida. During the three-day event, Clearwater went undefeated in pool play winning matches against Multnomah, Grace University, Lancaster, and Maranatha. On Saturday, in the semi-final match, the Lady Cougars defeated Kentucky Christian University in three straight sets, placing them into the championship match against Ozark Christian College. The championship win ended CCC's season with an overall record of 46-8.
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At the tournament, Emma was awarded First Team All-American, Scholar Athlete, Co-Player of the Year, and the MVP of the 2010 National Tournament. A press release from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) states, "Emma led the team in kills (787), hitting percentage (.351), total blocks (238) and finished third on the team in digs (539). Due to Kile's dominance at the net, Clearwater Christian led NCCAA Division II in kills with 2203 bombs on the year."
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In addition to her stellar award repertoire, Emma has been an NCCAA All-American every year since joining the Lady Cougars. Her coach, Vickie Denny, said, "I can think of no one better than Emma Kile to receive this award from the American Volleyball Association as the NCCAA Player of the Year. Emma exemplifies the qualities of the Christian student athlete that the NCCAA is all about. To be honored among the best of the best on all levels of college volleyball is a special honor for Emma and a true blessing from God."
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According to the AVCA, the presentation of the 2010 AVCA NCCAA National Player of the Year will be made December 17 in Kansas City, Missouri, at the AVCA All-America Players of the Year Banquet presented by Zamst, held in conjunction with the 2010 AVCA Annual Convention and NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball National Championships.
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CCC President Richard Stratton said, "Clearwater Christian College is blessed to have Emma Kile as a member of its college family. Of course, she has excelled in her volleyball skills, but more importantly, she has been an outstanding example of a humble, kind, thoughtful, and Christ-honoring young person on our campus. I praise the Lord for her talents and her spirit. She is using both to honor her Lord."
Emma is a 2008 graduate of Calvary Academy and the daughter of Jared and Eileen Kile of Butler.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1042Students Accepted to Medical Programshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1042
Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:24:00 -0500
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Academic Dean Mary Draper announced that two seniors and one recent graduate have recently been accepted into medical school starting in the fall of 2011. These include Amy Kiskaddon ('09-Music) who has been accepted to the College of Pharmacy and Health Services at Mercer University, the University of Colorado Doctorate of Pharmacy Program, and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy; Amy's brother Eric ('11-Pre-Med) to the University of Louisville medical school; and Bahamian resident Colton Jones ('11-Biology) to the American University of Antigua medical school.
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As an educational institution, CCC endeavors to give students the tools necessary for a successful vocational or ministerial career after college. Dr. Draper said, "The only education that prepares students for life and life's changes is the liberal arts education. The broad-based subject areas of knowledge and critical thinking skills gained from this type of education aids graduates' thinking even in vocational changes, such as a music major going to pharmacy graduate school. Add to that our Bible minor, and our students have a Biblical liberal arts education with biblical thinking to guide life wherever God leads."
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Deadlines for notification of acceptance for other seniors and recent CCC graduates are approaching soon and the College anticipates additional announcements in the near future.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1036Clearwater Receives SACS Reaffirmationhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1036
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:17:00 -0500
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On Tuesday, December 7, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) announced that it had approved reaffirmation of accreditation for the next ten years for Clearwater Christian College. This continuing recognition by an external body of peer reviewers demonstrates the value and sustainability of our distinctively Christ-centered liberal arts institution.
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CCC President Stratton responded, "We are grateful to have completed our third reaffirmation of our regional accreditation with SACS-COC. Our students will continue to benefit greatly from our accreditation status as it will open doors into graduate schools and a variety of different professions across the country and around the world. We praise the Lord for His help in maintaining this vital asset of Clearwater Christian College."
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Once a decade, the institution conducts a comprehensive self-study in preparation for its compliance report for SACS. The compliance report is a certification that the college operates in accordance with the standards and requirements in a wide variety of higher education management and academic areas. Clearwater submitted the compliance report in September, 2009, which was reviewed by an off-site review committee in November, 2009. CCC responded to areas of concern in January, 2010 by submitting a document called the Focused Report.
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In addition to the Focused Report, Clearwater also submitted a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The QEP is a five-year strategy to enhance student learning in an area selected by the college. For the QEP, CCC is emphasizing critical thinking to help students recognize a given issue, evaluate the issue, and then develop the best response or solution to the issue.
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The On-site Review Committee visited campus in February, 2010, to follow up on any compliance issues not resolved by the Focused Report and to discuss the QEP in detail with selected faculty, staff, and students. Several weeks after the site visit, the On-site Review Committee prepared its report, to which CCC addressed any final issues. Clearwater's final response was sent to SACS in August. Last, the Compliance and Reports Committee evaluated the On-site Committee's report and CCC's final response before the SACS Commission voted on an appropriate decision. Accreditation decisions for all SACS institutions facing reaffirmation were announced publicly at the annual meeting this week.
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CCC received its initial SACS accreditation in 1984, followed by reaffirmations in 1989, 1999, and now in 2010. Two years ago, SACS approved Clearwater to begin offering graduate level degrees. For more information about our online graduate program, please click on the following link: <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/academics/graduate/program/">Master of Education in Educational Leadership</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1035Golf Tournament Well "Above Par"http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1035
Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:08:00 -0500
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While donations from our 2010 Cougar Golf Classic are still coming in, we are anticipating that proceeds for student scholarships will exceed all prior tournaments! The Tenth Annual Cougar Classic was a resounding success! This is largely due to strong participation by those who golfed, this year's sponsors, and the donation of a Ford Mustang Cobra.We are expecting our gross proceeds to reach nearly $100,000!
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The tournament was held Friday, November 12, at the Westchase Golf Club in Tampa. The morning started with check-in and golfers competing against one another at the chipping and putting contests. After an early lunch, everyone scrambled to their starting positions and returned five hours later to the clubhouse for supper, prizes, and a presentation of the Gospel by Dr. Ken Davies, former CCC Bible faculty and pastor of Faith Bible Church in Naples, Florida.
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Congratulations to tournament 'Gross score' winners Dwight McEntire, Greg Blackburn, Tom Parsley, and Adam Stuck (16 under par)and 'net score' team winners Dave Gildersleeve, Ryan Gildersleeve, Karen Mayfield, and Abbey Naylor (14 under par). Make plans now to attend next year's tournament at Westchase tentatively scheduled for November 11, 2011.
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Click on the following link for more photos from the event:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=271">Photo Gallery/Cougar Classic Golf Tournament</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1029Light the Night Walk (Sigma Delta Chi)http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1029
Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:22:00 -0500
<img src="/images/campusnews/light_night-1.jpg" style="float:left;width:150px;padding-right:10px">On Saturday evening, November 6, SDC walked with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) in their annual Light the Night Walk to raise community awareness of cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma. They chose this community outreach because of a personal connection to a little girl battling a rare form of leukemia.
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In March, Rima Boulos was playing soccer and attending school like the other children, but after a routine medical checkup, Rima's life was turned upside down. After being diagnosed with leukemia, Rima began an intense regimen of doctor's visits, health screening, and treatment. SDC walked to honor Rima.
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<img src="/images/campusnews/light_night-3.jpg" style="float:right;width:300px;padding-left:10px">Andrea Williamson, the Community Service Representative for SDC, is a good friend and mentor for Rima. "When I found out about Rima being diagnosed with leukemia," said Andrea, "I began researching different runs and events to promote Leukemia Awareness. I was looking for events in the Tampa/St. Pete area when I found Light the Night and immediately wanted to be involved. I talked with Anna Lufkin (our SDC president) about it and she wanted us to start a group immediately. We announced our intent to participate in the walk during Greek meetings and in chapel. Word started spreading and soon we had over 20 people signed up to walk!"
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The walk is called "Light the Night" because each walker is given either a red, gold, or white balloon corresponding to the reason they walk. The red balloon is given to those walking in honor of someone, the gold balloon is for those walking in memory of someone who has died of leukemia, and the white balloon is for those who have survived leukemia or are currently battling the disease. Each balloon is attached to a small light that "lights the night" as they walk. "The walk is done at sunset," Andrea said, "All the people around can see the red, gold, and white balloons lit up and bouncing down the road. Then they see the huge groups of people walking. It's such an amazing sight. While walking, I looked around and saw all the white balloons around me. It really humbled me as an individual when I saw how many of them were walking, and it was not only for themselves, but for everyone else's suffering, as well."
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In the end, over 40 CCC students walked in the Light the Night Walk. They raised over $600, $100 over their goal. All donations go directly towards cancer research through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In total, the Pinellas County Light the Night Walk raised over $89,000 for cancer research. SDC is proud to have a part in that miracle.
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Click on the following link for more photos from the event:<br> <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=269">Photo Gallery: Light the Night</a>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1027Clearwater Christian Moves Forward with New Master Planhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1027
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:32:00 -0500
<img src="/images/campusnews/college_aerial_view.jpg" style="float:left;width:300px;padding-right:10px">After years of discussion, consultation, and planning, Clearwater Christian College is moving forward with its Master Site Plan. With 138 acres adjacent to Old Tampa Bay, the College has defined a strategic plan that will maximize buildable property while preserving the natural beauty of the wetland areas that surround the campus.
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This plan, developed with the help of environmental experts, allows for consolidation of developable property for the construction of much-needed campus buildings and dorm extensions, and provides usable land for the expansion of current athletic fields. Thus far, the plan has successfully passed through three of the anticipated governmental bodies and agencies that must approve it before any development can take place. Currently, no further campus development dates have been set.
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One unique feature of this plan is to enrich the existing wetlands by increasing water circulation between the land-locked wetlands and the bay. The end result will not only enhance the environmental benefits of the existing wetlands, but also make them more habitable for wildlife while maintaining a clean ecosystem. This environmental renovation will greatly benefit the surrounding Tampa Bay community by providing an access to the improved wetlands.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1022Women's Volleyball and Men's Soccer Teams Win Nationalshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1022
Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:33:00 -0500
<b>Women's Volleyball Wins Five National Championships in Five Years</b>
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Clearwater Christian College participated in the 2010 NCCAA II National Volleyball Championship this past weekend at the Kissimmee Civic Center. The team captured another national championship banner for the fifth straight season marking their tenth national title in the past 16 years.
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During the three-day event, Clearwater went undefeated in pool play winning matches against Multnomah, Grace University, Lancaster, and Maranatha. On Saturday, in the semi-final match, the Lady Cougars defeated Kentucky Christian University in three straight sets, placing them into the championship match against Ozark Christian College. Ozark brought a 36-0 record coming into the national championship match.
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This is the fifteenth time the Clearwater volleyball team has faced off for the NCCAA national title and their experience was definitely an advantage over Ozark who was appearing for the first time in the national championship match. Clearwater came out strong in game one and dominated with their outstanding defense and solid offense to win 25-14. During game two, the Cougars continued their explosive attack led by setter Elisabeth Ennis and hitters Richelle Bucklin, Emma Kile, and Amanda Bucklin, while the defensive effort was sparked by senior libero, Danielle Heffernan and sophomore Amanda Ison. The Cougars won set two, 25-13. However during game three, the Ambassadors settled down and fought hard to get back into the match keeping the score close throughout. Finally with the score 24-21 in favor of CCC, senior Danielle Heffernan stepped back to serve an ace to win the final point of the match and to secure the fifth straight NCCAA National Volleyball Championship for the Lady Cougars.
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According to Coach Denny, "We are very thankful for the successful year that the Lord gave us. After graduating three key starters from last year's championship team, we had some big spots to fill. The Lord brought in some great new players while returners really stepped up big for us. The amount of improvement seen on this year's squad from the start of our season to now was tremendous. I really do not think many people thought we could win nationals again this year, but through hard work and determination, the Lord once again allowed us to bring home the banner."
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View the complete <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/athletics/news.asp?ObjectID=1019"> women's volleyball championship article</a>. Visit the <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=268">photo gallery</a> for more photos from the tournament.
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<b>Men's Soccer Wins Second Straight National Tournament</b>
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Clearwater Christian College won its second straight NCCAA D2 National Soccer Championship, defeating Ohio Christian University 2-0 in the national championship final. Tyler Spraul and Carl Lassegue scored in the first half as the Cougars built an early lead and never looked back.
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Clearwater came out strong in the first half, dominating possession against the Trailblazers and creating numerous scoring chances. The Cougars broke through in the eleventh minute following a score by team captain Tyler Spraul on a rebound from Drew Custer's break free and cross to Juan Robayo. It was a clean shot at Spraul's feet for the finish. Spraul's goal was his fourth of the tournament and eighteenth of the season.
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The second goal came in the 34th minute as Carl Lassegue knocked down a ball over the top from Adam Beam and calmly blasted the shot past the Ohio keeper.
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In the second half, Clearwater continued to dominate possession, but couldn't capitalize. For the match, the Cougars outshot the Trailblazers 18-5. As the game ended, the Cougar team celebrated their second consecutive national championship with a huge crowd of loyal fans that made the trip to Kissimmee for the final.
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After the win, Coach Whitaker commented about the season and the win: "This was a great way to cap off an amazing season. I'm so proud of our guys and the way they have played and continued to improve all season. This win was the result of a lot of hard work and a team-first attitude. I'm happy for this outstanding group of seniors who have worked so hard and been the cornerstone of our team."
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View the complete <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/athletics/news.asp?ObjectID=1020"> men's soccer championship article</a>. Visit the <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=266">photo gallery</a> for more photos from the tournament.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1007Alumni Came To Playhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1007
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:13:00 -0500
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Our 2010 alumni basketball games are now in the history books. The evening started out with the traditional alumni women's basketball game against the 2010 squad coached by first-year coach Melanee Halstead. The alumni team was represented by Jen (Groschel) Wilson ('04), Martelle Arnette ('06), Jessica Wiedeman ('06) and current CCC students Anna Lufkin, Casey Franklin, Katey Wells, and Brittany Leabhart. Kristen Herman ('06) coached the women's team to a 24-29 half-time score, before the Cougars finished them off 63-48.
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Our alumni men's game was, however, a different story. Battling back from a 41-26 half-time deficit, the alumni came back within two points and had the ball in their hands. Jeremy Ham ('09), infamous for his great 3-point shots, offered up one with 10 seconds to go that would give the alumni the lead. <div class=centered style="float:left;width:170px;padding:5px">
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Although it did not reach its mark, it did fall into the hands of Lonzo Saunders ('10) who, with an easy layup, could have tied the game, forcing probably one of the first overtime games in alumni basketball history. But his attempt fell short, and with a subsequent foul of CCC player Troy Hadlock, the Cougars claimed a 79-75 victory.
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Among other alumni coming to the games were Mike ('04) and Bethany (Akins) Morgan ('05) and Darla Sarlo ('99). It was good to see Torrey ('05) and Angie (Nichols) Mullins who were able to come to their first alumni basketball game since graduation.
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Click on the following link to view more photos from the event:<br>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1004Greek Extravaganzahttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1004
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:13:00 -0500
At CCC, we encourage student groups to not only build friendships and enjoy themselves, but also find ways to serve the college family and the surrounding communities. One of the best ways that students get involved with such activities is to become actively involved in the Greek clubs on campus. This month, the Greek organizations hosted a variety of activities:
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<b>Cooper's Point Clean Up (Psi Theta Epsilon)</b>
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Community Service Representative Melissa Johnston researched community activities and service opportunities on the Keep Pinellas Beautiful website. According to President Evan Hoyt, "PTE likes to get involved in community service. Picking up trash is an easy (and fun!) thing to do with friends, while at the same time, helping to keep the land beautiful. It's really neat to be a part of something 'bigger than yourself.'" Eight PTE members worked with close to fifty community workers to beautify the Cooper's Point area at the east end of campus.
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<b>Babysitting Night (Lambda Chi Delta)</b>
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LCD hosted a babysitting night open to all staff and faculty members. According to the LCD representative, "This is a great opportunity to have free babysitters so faculty and staff parents can have a night off to enjoy a relaxing dinner with their spouses." The Greek supplied pizza, games, and entertainment for three hours.
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<b>Super Chill Activity (Kappa Iota Alpha)</b>
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Starting at midnight on October 29, KIA hosted a "Super Chill" activity for the entire student body with a coffee shop type atmosphere! They provided coffee, eggnog, spiced cider, and biscotti. The KIA representative said, "There was poetry, live music, modern films, retro game systems, holiday music and much more! Don't miss out!"
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<b>Extreme Need Outreach (Alpha Delta Sigma and Tau Delta Chi)</b>
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On Saturday, October 9 ADS and TDX began a ministry to the homeless of Clearwater and the surrounding areas through their Extreme Need Outreach program. Together, the two Greeks prayed for the newly established program, wrote personal notes of encouragement that were to be wrapped around bottles of water, and purchased Bibles to hand out to homeless people in public areas around Clearwater. Max Ducharme, president of ADS and one of the organizers of the Extreme Need Outreach program said, "I was very encouraged at the amount of support that our Greeks were able to muster. There was a very good group who came out the first day and a solid core that still goes out twice a week." Each Tuesday and Saturday, members of ADS and TDC go out into the community and try to help the homeless and needy of Clearwater.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1001Cougars Dominate at the Regional Championshipshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=1001
Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:46:00 -0500
(11/2/10) In NCCAA Division II South Regional play, Clearwater Christian College won two of three possible championship berths.
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<h3>Women's Volleyball</h3>
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The CCC volleyball team traveled to Winston-Salem, NC, over the weekend to compete for their 18th NCCAA South Region Championship. Six regional teams participated in this year's tournament hosted by Piedmont Baptist College.
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Clearwater went undefeated in regional play during the regular season to secure the first seed heading into the tournament. On the first day of pool play, the Cougars took the first match from Florida Christian 25-8; 25-8; 25-6 and the second from Piedmont Baptist College, 25-8; 25-5; 25-15. By going undefeated on day one, the Clearwater team secured a bye in the first round of the single elimination tournament during the second day. Playing in the semi-finals, the Cougars again won in three straight sets over Trinity College of Florida, 25-16; 25-20; 25-7 placing them into the championship match against Toccoa Falls College. In the final game, the Cougars took the championship match in three straight sets, 25-14; 25-10; 25-22.
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Clearwater's offense dominated throughout the tournament with outstanding set selection by senior setter Elisabeth Ennis. Amanda Bucklin, Richelle Bucklin, and Emma Kile combined with over 10 kills per game. The CCC defense dominated the matches as well with some outstanding back row play by Danielle Heffernan and Amanda Ison. The four match sweep made Clearwater the 2010 South Regional Champions. This is the 18th time the Clearwater volleyball team has captured this title since joining the NCCAA II in 1990.
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Clearwater seniors Danielle Heffernan and Kayla Whiteley were given Honorable Mention All-Region honors. Senior Elisabeth Ennis, sophomore Richelle Bucklin, and junior Emma Kile, were all named to the First Team All-Region. Emma was also named the South Region's Most Valuable Player of the Year. The accolades continued as Coach Denny was named the South Region Coach of the Year.
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The Lady Cougars finish out their regular season play on Tuesday, November 2 against NAIA opponent Webber International University.
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<h3>Men's Soccer</h3>
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Clearwater Christian College defeated Toccoa Falls College 2-0 on Saturday night to win the NCCAA South Region Championship for the 2nd year in a row. The Cougars came out strong in the opening minutes, dominating possession as Toccoa Falls sat back in a defensive shell looking to frustrate Clearwater and counterattack. Clearwater broke through in the 6th minute as Tyler Spraul scored the opening goal off a penalty kick. Clearwater continued to keep the majority of possession and was rewarded when Brian Waddle added a second goal in the 39th minute off a cross from Dexter Hollenbach to put the Cougars up 2-0 at the half.
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Spurred on a by a boisterous crowd, Toccoa Falls came out of the half with a different style of play looking to push more players forward to try and get back into the match. As a result, the Cougars were able to find more space to attack and, despite creating a number of chances, were unable to finish their opportunities and put the game out of reach.
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CCC had a decided advantage in shots on the match, and goalkeeper Anthony DeRosse earned his 9th shutout of the season. With the win, the Cougars improve to 12-4 on the season.
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Following the match, the following players were honored by earning All-Region honors: Jeff Crews, Anthony DeRosse, Tyler Spraul, and Matt Wells were named 1st Team All-Region; and Adam Beam, Brian Chidirikire, Drew Custer, Lucas Hollenbach, Juan Robayo, and Paul Vanaman were named 2nd Team All-Region. Tyler Spraul was also named the South Region Player of the Year for the second straight season, and Coach Whitaker was named South Region Coach of the Year.
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With the win, the Cougars automatically qualified for the NCCAA D-2 National Tournament coming up on November 10-13 in Kissimmee, Florida. Look for more details on that tournament coming soon.
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The women's soccer team traveled to Toccoa Falls, Georgia for the NCCAA South Region championship game on Saturday. Toccoa Falls College had earned their way into the championship game by defeating Atlanta Christian College earlier in the week in a penalty shootout. TFC and the Cougars split their regular season matches, with both teams winning at home.
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Clearwater jumped on top in the third minute of action when Madeline Tewes scored her second goal of the season with the assist from Andrea Williamson. The Cougars played solid defense for the rest of the half, Ahna Boley made several outstanding saves in goal, and they led 1-0 at the intermission. Toccoa Falls quickly scored two goals in the first 5 minutes of the second half to take the lead. The Cougars made a good effort to score the equalizer but were unable to find the back of the net, leaving the final score at 2-1.
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Following the match, the following players were honored by earning All-Region honors: Andrea Dobbs, Anna Lufkin, Whitney Redemann, and Lydia Twigg were named 1st Team All-Region. Senior Andrea Dobbs also won the South Region Player of the Year. Coach Bates was named South Region Coach of the Year.
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<b>Cougars Fans are invited to cheer for CCC at the National Championships to be held in Kissimmee, Florida, on November 10-13. Please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thenccaa.org">www.thenccaa.org</a> for a complete schedule of the National Championships.</b>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=994Hollenbach Awarded Bailey Scholarshiphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=994
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:57:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Dexter_Hollenbach_top_photo.jpg">Dexter Hollenbach, a senior at Clearwater Christian College, was selected to receive the prestigious Bailey Family Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. After becoming aware of the opportunity, Dexter submitted to the foundation a 300-word essay describing how he would use the scholarship money. In his essay, Dexter explained that his goal in life is "to impact others, ultimately bringing glory to Christ."
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"I hope to give all I can to the people I come in contact with because at the end of the day, changing lives is what really matters," he said. Dexter will graduate in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science. According to the Bailey Family Scholarship website, the primary mission of the foundation is to expand the availability and enhance the quality of post secondary education. After graduation, he plans to act upon the Bailey Family mission and apply to graduate school with the hopes of becoming a physical therapist.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=986STAR Student: Andrea Dobbshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=986
Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:06:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Andrea_Dobbs.jpg">This summer, Clearwater Christian College senior and pre-med major, Andrea Dobbs, completed a prestigious internship in genetic research of the causes and effects of Parkinson's disease in conjunction with the Medical College of Georgia summer Student Training and Research (STAR) Program. The Summer STAR Program is designed to help undergraduate students interested in the fields of biomedicine and medical science to experience the rigors of a field study under direct supervision of some of the foremost authorities on medical research. Program participants attend a variety of demonstrations, workshops, and groups that broaden their understanding of the scientific community and also aid them in their future pursuit of a Ph.D. or M.D. in biomedical sciences.
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Entrance into the program is difficult to attain, as only a select few undergraduate students out of a number of applicants are chosen for each STAR program. Andrea worked with approximately a dozen students, most of whom were from universities and colleges within the state of Georgia; the fact that she was from a college out of state attests to her competitiveness, diligence, and intelligence.
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Over the course of her internship, Andrea worked with her professor and advisor, Dr. Jonathan Henry, to use her research with the STAR program as her senior research project that is required for graduation at CCC. She kept him actively apprised of the status of her research and lab results. Dr. Henry said, "Andrea is an intensely hard worker who wants to do what the Lord wants her to do. She has a bright future in front of her."
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During the program Andrea learned how to perform specialized research using sophisticated instrumentation over a long period of time in a singular project. While the research into the causes and effects of Parkinson's disease continues, Andrea's work during the STAR summer program may contribute to the eventual discovery of a cure for the disease. Even though no one can accurately predict the direction in which Parkinson's research will go, Andrea is confident in knowing that her summer's work will be a part of the puzzle resulting in an eventual cure.
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After graduation, Andrea plans to enter Medical School with ultimate dreams of earning her Ph.D.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=975Not Your Normal Internshiphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=975
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:56:00 -0500
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This summer, CCC student Shaun Stimson, a sophomore from North Wales, PA, spent time learning about ministry as an intern at Calvary Baptist Church in Lansdale, PA. His whirlwind, ten-week internship began with a counseling class at Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary on issues relevant to today's pastoral staff. "I was in a class with 20 married men who were studying for their M.Div., D.Min., or M.A.," he said. "It was a unique opportunity to say the least!"
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<span class=smalltext>"Oooh yeah! That's the spot!"<br><i>[elephant massage]</i></span>
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Following this class, Shaun began a week full of meeting different pastors, youth pastors, and preparing for a mission trip to Thailand with the youth group of Calvary Baptist. Shaun was uniquely blessed with the opportunity to lead a trip to Thailand because of his passion for the country. "This trip was probably the highlight of my summer because I had been to Thailand before in 2008 and that is where I know God has called me to spend the rest of my life as a missionary." The team spent ten days in Thailand, serving the people, meeting new friends, reconnecting with students, and sharing the Gospel. "It was incredible to see the spiritual growth of the five students I had met on the previous trip who became part of the youth group, got saved, and are now lights for Jesus Christ in a dark country all because of the way God used us back in 2008."
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Two days after arriving back in the States, Shaun packed up and headed off to Camp Calvary to be a counselor for twelve 3rd-7th grade campers. After that, he returned to Calvary Baptist and focused on outreach through grounds keeping, hospital visits, and trimming hedges for elderly widows of the church, as well as other odd jobs. But, his summer wasn't done yet!
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VBS followed an already intense summer. Amidst the business, Shaun still managed to find humor in his work. "The theme of our VBS was Joseph's adventure through Egypt: from prison to palace. I got dressed up and was the "snake kabob" shop keeper. It was fun working with the kids and trying to convince them they were eating snakes not hot dogs!" After VBS, it was back to Camp Calvary for Jr. High week.
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The rest of his ten-week summer internship was spent doing random ministry activities. "Everything from serving communion, street witnessing in West Philadelphia, Bible studies, preaching, special music, spreading mulch, sitting in on every single possible meeting a church can have, and having coffee with pastors was interspersed throughout the summer."
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Supervising pastor, Troy Gahman of Calvary Baptist Church was very appreciative of Shaun's help this summer. He said, "Shaun enthusiastically served at Calvary this summer in our internship program, participating in children's and teen ministries, camp ministries, missions and outreach ministries. It is exciting to see a young man who has grown up in this area and in our church now serving in his local community and church."
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Shaun said, "My summer was about one thing and one thing only. It was about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with people. It does not matter if the people are in my neighborhood, West Philadelphia, or Thailand. It does not matter if the people are children, teens, or adults. It does not matter what their social, economic, or religious standpoints are. It just matters that they know God. My summer's purpose was to tell people that by building a relationship with them and sharing truth with them."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=964Alpha Chi 2010http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=964
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:43:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Alpha_Chi_2010.jpg">On Tuesday, September 21, 2010, ten Clearwater Christian College students were inducted into the Florida Theta Chapter of the National College Honor Society, Alpha Chi.
<br><br>Alpha Chi is a well-known leadership society found in colleges across the country and Puerto Rico. According to the national website, "Alpha Chi is a general honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution's juniors, seniors, and graduate students."
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<b>The 2010 inductees were as follows:</b><br><br>
Tabitha Driver<br>
Nathan Allen<br>
Jessica Allman<br>
Melissa Mull<br>
Emma Kile<br>
McKinley Hildebrand<br>
Trenton Avriett<br>
Jessica Pisani<br>
Ahna Boley<br>
George Ghareeb
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<td><br><b>The 2010 inductees are joined by<br>current members:</b><br><br>
John Tyler Spraul<br>
Carla Royal<br>
Kristen Pierce<br>
Eric Kiskaddon<br>
Evan Hoyt<br>
Andrea Dobbs<br>
Natalie DeWalt<br>
Janell DeWalt
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New Alpha Chi members pledged to uphold the purposes of Alpha Chi and to strive to make its ideals their ideals in scholarship and service in front of the student body, faculty, and staff of CCC. Embodying this pledge, Alpha Chi members continuously offer their tutoring services to CCC students.
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Following the induction of new members, the installation of chapter officers was performed. The 2010-2011 officers are Ahna Boley, President, George Ghareeb, Vice President, Jessica Allman, Secretary/Treasurer, and McKinley Hildebrand, Chaplain. After repeating their oaths of office, each member received his or her respective symbols of duty and swore to uphold the motto and charge of Alpha Chi.
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Click on the following link for more photos:<br> <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=267">Photo Gallery: Alpha Chi Induction</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=949Livingston Elected Chairman of the Board of Financial Organizationshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=949
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:54:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Randy_Livingston.jpg">Mr. Randy Livingston, Vice President for Financial Affairs at Clearwater Christian College, was recently elected as the Chairman of the Board of Independent Colleges and Universities Benefits Association, Inc. (ICUBA) and Florida Independent Colleges and Universities Risk Management Association, Inc. (FICURMA). Both organizations are independently managed conglomerates that offer health care plans, providers, and insurance packages to member colleges and universities. Mr. Livingston has been with both agencies since their inception and has served each organization in many capacities including Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice Chairman.
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Mr. Livingston said, "The role of Chairman is a leadership responsibility that offers great growth venues and allows me to interact with very talented people from across the State in other ICUF institutions, as well as those in significant roles in private industry. Consequently, that opportunity benefits me both personally, and also in the role that I play here at CCC."
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In his responsibilities as Chairman of the Board, Mr. Livingston will help oversee the operation of the corporation in the broadest sense, generally at a policy level. Included in this responsibility are the approval of rates, major vendor selections, and strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Among others, the main goal of his term as Chairman will be to rightly and timely respond to the National Health Care legislation recently enacted.
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Mr. Livingston anticipates a successful term as Chairman of the Board for ICUBA and FICURMA. In addition to his plans for the organizations, he is looking forward to the benefit that these appointments will have for CCC. "The position adds to my responsibilities," he said, "but since we as an institution directly participate in ICUBA and FICURMA, the benefit is for our College."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=933Annual Alumni Day Extravaganzahttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=933
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 06:32:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Alumni Ladies (L-R) Amy Dunham ('06), Becky (Puckett) Vick ('06), and Sarah Bartal ('05)</span>
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The annual Alumni Day event was a resounding success! This year, the Alumni Association switched it up a bit and scheduled the alumni games over Labor Day weekend to allow for a larger turn out. This was a genius move as the 2010 Alumni Day boasted one of the best turn outs in recent years. Alumni from all over the Tampa Bay area and beyond gathered for a day of re-connecting, fellowship, and intense game play! In addition to the traditional soccer games at the Glen Oaks Soccer Complex and the volleyball games in the gym, the CCC Alumni Association provided a Labor Day picnic at the soccer field. "Have grill, will travel" was put into action as Dan Wareing and Ben Puckett worked in the Florida heat to grill hot dogs, serve homemade cookies, and help make the day extra special.
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<span class=smalltext>Alissa Birchard ('09) chases the ball with Dayna (Jessup) Goebert ('05) and Brittany Yates ('06) in the background.</span>
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This year, the 2010-2011 Lady Cougars came home with the win against the alumni team. Even though the final score was 4-0, the alumni team was pleased with the outcome, as they proved that they still had the stuff. "We had a great core group from the earliest days of the program," said Keith Hutchison, coach of the alumni team. Even though they were there to play soccer, the alumni team took time to fellowship. "Much of the conversation on the bench was geared toward 'expanding' families rather than about soccer tactics or techniques. They were hoping that one of the local crew would deliver before the weekend was up, but no such luck this time around." Better luck next year?
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<span class=smalltext>Alumni with '10 team, Coach Whitaker and Dr. Stratton</span>
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From the start, the men's soccer game promised to be a tough match. The alumni team was led by a number of former All-Americans and All-Region players. The alumni team played well, holding the Cougars to a scoreless first half before losing 3-0 to the current Cougar team. James Whitaker, men's soccer coach and CCC Athletic Director said following the match , "It's always great to see so many of our former players come back for the alumni match. It's great to be able to fellowship with them and hear about what God has been doing in their lives since they left CCC."
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<span class=smalltext>Coach Denny with Emma Kile, Summer (Jelsma) Long ('09), Alyse Sugimoto, Kayla Whiteley, Danielle Heffernan, Ashley Lawson ('10), and Allyssa Hallice ('10)</span>
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The night ended with an extra-long five-game set that put the alumni against the Lady Cougars volleyball players. Before the game began, the Lady Cougars and the alumni team presented Coach Denny with a commemorative ball to mark her 800th career win. The games that followed were intense. "This was one of the best groups of alumni to come back," said Coach Denny. "After the alumni won two sets over the college team, we mixed the teams and played each other to five sets." Friends and family gathered to watch as the alumni got back into the groove and showed that they were still champions.
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For photos of the day, please visit the <a target="_blank" href=http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Clearwater-Christian-College/66585346494?ref=ts">Clearwater Christian College</a> facebook page or the <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=260">Photo Gallery</a>.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=919Denny Checks Off 800th Winhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=919
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:55:00 -0500
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On August 31, 2010, Coach Vickie Denny knocked out her 800th career win. The 2010-2011 Lady Cougars volleyball team defeated opponent South Florida Community College with a 3-0 sweep (final scores 25-13, 25-9, and 25-17). This win put Coach Denny in an elite group of coaches; only ten active coaches in the NCAA have met their 800th win, only four of which are in smaller, private, junior, or community colleges.
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Dr. Vickie Denny, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Teacher Education and Chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at Clearwater Christian College, also serves as the president of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). <img src="/images/campusnews/Coach_Denny_800th_win-2.jpg" style="float:right;width:130px;padding:10px">A contributing writer to the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) journal "Volleyball ACE Power Tips," Dr. Denny has lent her coaching expertise to volleyball clubs across the country.
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With over 30 years of coaching experience on various levels of competition, Coach Denny has spent the last twenty-one years as acting head coach at CCC. Her experience and expertise on the court is an important component to the teamwork and success of the Lady Cougars. CCC Athletic Director James Whitaker is thankful to work with Coach Denny. "This is an unbelievable milestone in the career of an amazing coach. While we are certainly proud of her record wins and championships, what is even more amazing is her discipleship and mentoring of so many young ladies over the years."
<img src="/images/campusnews/Coach_Denny_800th_win-3.jpg" style="float:left;width:225px;padding:10px">Not only does Coach Denny deliver during the regular season, but also in the championships. Of the nine CCC National Championship titles, four were consecutive wins. The Clearwater Christian College Lady Cougars are a force to be reckoned with, and stand as one of the leaders in the NCCAA division schools.
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As I reflect on my 27 years of college coaching, beyond just the 800 wins on the court, I have been blessed to see so many of my players gain spiritual victories as well. It continues to be my joy to see my players go on to serve the Lord after they graduate."
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Coach Denny invests in the lives of her players, both on and off of the court. CCC alumna and past Lady Cougar, Jennifer (Groschel) Wilson said, "Respect—the first word that comes to mind when thinking of Coach Denny. Many would say that she deserves respect for her coaching achievements. Though this is true, my respect for Coach stems from her ministry of influencing and impacting young ladies for eternity. Her love for the Lord and consistent Christian walk is to be admired and emulated. Thank you, Coach, for your Godly example!"
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<b>Coach Denny's overall college coaching record: 800 wins/247 losses</b><br>
<b>Clearwater Christian College record: 708 wins/193 losses</b>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=913Run to Christ: 2010-2011http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=913
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:33:00 -0500
<img src="/images/campusnews/Run-to-Christ_logo.jpg" style="float:right;width:416px;padding-left:10px">The theme for the 2010-2011 school year at Clearwater Christian College was announced on August 23 during the first meeting of the faculty/staff in-service week. After reading Matthew 11:28-30, Dr. Richard Stratton charged the CCC family to <b><i>Run to Christ</b></i>. Several faculty and staff gave testimony of how God has worked in their lives and how they continuously <b><i>Run to Christ</b></i>.
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<b><i>Run to Christ</b></i> was chosen as the 2010-2011 theme because of its relevance for today's Christianity. "I chose <b><i>Run to Christ</b></i> as our theme," said Dr. Stratton, "because so many of our faculty, staff, and students are facing significant challenges in their lives and families. Our great hope is the wonderful truth that regardless of the burdens that we are bearing, we can <b><i>Run to Christ</b></i> and leave them there."
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Among other staff and faculty testimonies, Dr. Kris DeWitt shared about how the Lord taught her to run to Him during her recent double knee replacement surgery. "I have a deep need for Christ's power, providence, provision, and especially, His peace. My neediness and God's abundant peace is a perfect match. As I spend time in God's Word, I am reminded that God's peace embraces my soul as I fix my eyes on Him. I am learning that I should not fear my weakness, for it is the stage on which God's power and peace perform most brilliantly. I need to persevere along the path God has prepared for me, running to Christ and depending on Him every step of the way."
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During this calendar year, the CCC family, both students and administrators alike, will endeavor to <b><i>Run to Christ</b></i> in everything. The admonition received during the faculty/staff in-service meetings and the opening week chapels echoes the charge in Matthew 11:28-30 to <b><i>Run to Christ</b></i>. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=904CCC Ranked by U.S. News as a Best Collegehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=904
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:00:00 -0500
Clearwater Christian College earned the # 42 spot among regional colleges in the South in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges by <i>U.S. News Media Group</i>. The exclusive rankings, which include more than 1,400 colleges and universities nationwide, are available online at
<a target="_blank" href="http://www.usnews.com/colleges">www.usnews.com/colleges</a>, and in the guidebook at newsstands and bookstores.
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The 2011 Best Colleges guidebook defines regional colleges as four-year institutions that "focus almost entirely on the undergraduate experience and offer a broad range of programs in the liberal arts." Since these institutions attract students primarily from neighboring states, <i>U.S. News</i> ranks these colleges by geographic region.
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Dr. Stratton, president of CCC, said "We are thankful for this recognition from <i>U.S. News</i>, and we view this as further evidence that Clearwater Christian College continues to offer an undergraduate education with exceptional quality and with a Christ-centered emphasis."
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The total score for each institution is based on several criteria: peer assessment of academic quality (25 percent), graduation and retention rates (25 percent), faculty resources (20 percent), student selectivity (15 percent), financial resources (10 percent) and alumni giving (5 percent). Over the past two decades, the <i>U.S. News</i> college ranking system has become the most comprehensive research tool for students and parents considering higher education opportunities.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=903Casarow's New Music Certification Raises the Barhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=903
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:36:00 -0500
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Dr. Pattye Casarow, professor and chair of the department of music at Clearwater Christian College, recently completed her Level III certification in the Orff approach to music and will continue to implement these skills into the music education program. The Orff approach to music education was developed by Carl Orff, a German composer, and his colleague Gunild Keetman in the 1920's. It emphasizes creativity in improvisation and composition, movement, drama, speech, and the use of child-appropriate instruments in learning. The music department will greatly benefit from Dr. Casarow's diligent pursuit of this elite certification.
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Certification in the Orff approach involved three levels and six weeks of intense classes. As well as a variety of specialized topics, classes included pedagogy, recorder, movement, composing, and arranging. Dr. Casarow completed Levels I and II at the University of South Florida in 2004 and 2005, but due to the lack of availability of Level III, she had to wait until this summer to complete her certification at Arizona State University.
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Pattye Casarow</span>
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"The purpose for getting my Orff certification is because the more I know, the more I can share with my students," said Dr. Casarow. "I use this training in the Elementary Music Methods class, and also when advising our Music Education majors in their practicums and internships."
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In addition to the Orff approach, Dr. Casarow is certified in the Kodaly approach to music education, a similar program that involves singing, movement, and developmentally appropriate musical activities for children. She is a member of AOSA (American Orff Schulwerk Association) and OAKE (Organization of American Kodaly Educators), the national organizations that work in conjunction with the Orff and the Kodaly approaches to music education.
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The music education program at CCC utilizes both methods of instruction, and teaches students how to effectively implement these systems of education into their classroom experiences. The department owns several music instruments specific to these systems including contrabass bars; bass, alto, and soprano xylophones; soprano and alto glockenspiels; an alto metallophone; drums; and several non-pitched percussion instruments to be used in Elementary Music Methods and Teaching Art and Music courses.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=899Lady Cougars Receive Academic Awardhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=899
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:06:00 -0500
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Once again, the Clearwater Christian College Lady Cougars Volleyball team has received the Team Academic Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. In order to be a recipient of this award, the team must maintain at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The Lady Cougars have received the AVCA Team Academic Award eight times.
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Since its inception in the 1992-1993 academic year, the Team Academic Award has steadily grown into one of the most highly sought after awards in the area of high school and collegiate sports. Not only does the receipt of this award stand as a testament to competent teamwork and athletic ability, but also a dedication to collectively excel in scholastic pursuits.
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Coach Vickie Denny said, "I am very proud of our team's academic accomplishments. This is the eighth time we have received the AVCA Team Academic Award. This year's team GPA was the highest ever. The Lord blessed us with some really smart young ladies, but more important is their heart for God."
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For more information on the award and the AVCA, please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.avca.org/awards/team-academic-award/09-10-award-release">2009-2010 AVCA Team Academic Award Release</a>. Congratulations, Lady Cougars!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=898Come Bow Before the Lord: CD Now Available!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=898
Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:57:00 -0500
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The music department of Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the release of its newest musical CD, <b><i>Come Bow Before the Lord</b></i>. A collaborative effort by the College Choir, Cantorum, Orchestra, and select musicians, the CD will be a wonderful addition to any library.
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This musical compilation seeks to glorify the name of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Above all, the musicians, soloists, and conductors involved in this production desire to engender praise within the hearts of Christians across the world. In keeping with Philippians 2:9, we invite you to join the CCC musicians as they "confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
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Popular selections including <i>Worthy is the Lamb</i> and <i>Speak, O Lord</i> are combined with new favorites such as <i>I Dare not Call Him Lord</i> and <i>There is a Higher Throne</i> on this journey through the musical adoration and praise of God. In addition to the inspiring collection of sacred melodies, the glorious hymn, <i>Holy is He</i> is presented in a spectacular arrangement of solo, duet, and choir portions.
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If you would like to purchase a CD for $10, please contact the <a target="_blank" href=mailto:campusstore@clearwater.edu>Campus Store</a> at 727-726-1153 extension 603 for more information. View samples of this cd and other <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/news/ministryteam/recordings.asp">
CCC musical compilations</a>.
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<span class=smalltext><i>The following individuals participated in the production of the cd: Nathan Allen, Jessica Allman, Wesley Andrews, Nicole Atkinson, Carolos Audi, Jillian Blackwell, Ryan Blakemore, Ahna Boley, Timothy Bryant, Joclyn Bullington, Jonathan Casarow, Pattye Casarow, Joel Dahl, Liz Ennis, Blake Fox, Walt Freytag, Phil Golson, Mackenzie Gotcher, Luke Harding, Daniel Henry, Josh Hoag, Joshua Horine, Bethany Kaplan, Bethany Koloch, Lauren Langley, Meagan Langley, Sarah Lent, Jared Lewis, Michael Martell, Austin McCoy, Lauren McCoy, Nathan Nieri, James Owens, Nate Perrie, Beth Perry, Joshua Quinn, Craig Ralston, Laura Schick, Shaun Stimson, Matthew Terrill, Richie Verano, Felicia Weber, Bryana Wescott, Joanna Wiedeman, and Naomi Williams.</i>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=896While You Were Outhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=896
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:10:00 -0500
Last summer, we worked on making Clearwater Christian College a wireless hotspot for internet users; this summer, we've taken on much bigger tasks involving dump trucks, drills, and dozens of paint cans. While some may believe that all activity dies on campus when the students are gone, those that remain "by the stuff" can attest to the endless activity of renovations and upgrades.
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First of all, we're renovating the Dambach Chapel. Students will be amazed at the transformation of our small chapel in the Admissions building. After pulling up the carpet, stripping the walls, installing new light fixtures, and repainting, maintenance crews built a brand new platform. The new stage now extends across the front of the room with a curtain hiding the wings—an addition that will be appreciated by the drama club and senior music majors as the curtain will allow for the usage of a "backstage" portion.
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Our next big change involved 70,000 pounds of dirt, 175 dump truck runs, end loaders, box scrapers, a grader, and a roller. The CCC soccer teams will be pleased to see our freshly leveled and seeded soccer field. In an attempt to raise the level of the playing field so that the August and September rains would not wash out games, our maintenance staff has completed an entire reconstruction of the field and surrounding areas. For several days, maintenance staff and summer student workers assisted a local contracting company in the grading, rolling, and seeding.
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Last, but not least, we are purchasing additional equipment for our biology and Exercise Sport Science labs. At the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2010, Senior Class President Todd Bennett presented CCC with the class gift of a monetary donation designated for use in our science department. This gift, combined with the funds from a generous donor, will provide updated equipment for our science faculty and students.
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Clearwater Christian College is continuously striving to grow in the pursuit of knowledge and godliness—we are thankful that God has allowed such blessings to take place on campus this summer. All of the upgrades, renovations, and improvements will allow faculty and staff to better serve our student body. Truly, "The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad" (Psalm 126:3).
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=895Lovik Elected President of Archaeological Societyhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=895
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:53:00 -0500
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Karin Lovik, student life technical assistant, was recently elected president of the Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society, a 101-member chapter of the Florida Anthropological Society. In addition to her presidential duties, she serves as CGCAS Membership Chair. The CGCAS is dedicated to preserving the natural and historical resources of Florida's gulf coast and preserving archaeological treasures for future generations.
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Her duties include: running board meetings, announcing special speakers and working with the board to establish calendar events, ensuring the smooth working of the chapter, and governing the board and committees. Currently, the CGCAS is undergoing laboratory work for the Bay Shores Homes Project and is working in conjunction with the Florida Public Archaeology Network at the Driftwood site in St. Petersburg. They also work with the Boy Scouts of America for completion of merit badges and projects.
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An active proponent of biblical creationism, Karin views this promotion as an opportunity to witness of her Creator. "I praise God that He is using my love of archaeology as a mission field. The people I interact with may otherwise never meet a Christian. I strive to demonstrate to them the life of a full-time servant of Christ."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=894CCC Recognizes Academic Achievementhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=894
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500
The 2010 Spring semester recipients of Clearwater Christian College's President's and Dean's Lists have been announced. Full-time, degree-seeking students sustaining a 3.900 GPA are eligible to receive the President's List recognition. Those full-time, degree-seeking students who sustain a 3.500 GPA, but not greater than 3.899 are eligible to receive the Dean's List recognition.
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This year, 66 students received the President's List recognition, while 78 received the Dean's List recognition. The CCC administration, faculty, and staff members would like to extend their congratulations to these exceptional students.
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<b>PRESIDENTS' LIST RECOGNITION</b><br>
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Allen, Nathan<br>
Allman, Jessica<br>
Beppel, Andrea<br>
Blakemore, James Ryan<br>
Brundage, Stephanie<br>
Bucklin, Richelle<br>
Burggraff, Michelle<br>
Carr, Marisa<br>
Clark, Erika<br>
Davis, Grace<br>
DeWalt, Natalie<br>
Dobbs, Andrea<br>
Driver, Bethany<br>
Driver, Tabitha<br>
Evens, Julie<br>
Feliz, Alicia<br>
Hallice, Alyssa<br>
Hauser, Natalie<br>
Heinz, Lucy<br>
Henry, David<br>
Hoag, Amy<br>
Howell, Kristen<br>
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Hoyt, Evan<br>
Johnson, Lauren<br>
Jones, Colton<br>
Jones, Jessica <br>
Kester, Brianna<br>
Kile, Emma<br>
Kinkade, Matthew<br>
Kiskaddon, Eric<br>
Kiskaddon, Lindsey<br>
Lawson, Ashley<br>
Lent, Sarah <br>
Maguire, Jeffrey<br>
Maniscalco, Sean<br>
Martell, Michael<br>
Martin, Joanna<br>
McCoy, Lauren<br>
McDuffie, Cynthia<br>
Moline, Daniel<br>
Monhollen, Rebekah<br>
Mull, Melissa<br>
Murray, Kymberly<br>
Perry, Elizabeth<br>
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Pierce, Kristin<br>
Pruett, Madeline<br>
Rambana, Sheree<br>
Rivas, Sandra<br>
Royall, Carla<br>
Sherman, Corianne<br>
Sisto, Cassidy<br>
Spraul, John<br>
Stewart, Jessica<br>
Suffi, Jaclyn<br>
Sugimoto, Christine<br>
Teekell, Julia<br>
Tierney, Samantha<br>
Troyer, Erinn<br>
Valcin, Bothvill<br>
Vizcaino, Magdanny<br>
Walker, Michael<br>
Wescott, Bryana<br>
Williams, Naomi<br>
Williamson, Andrea<br>
Witmer, Paul<br>
Worrell, Britney<br>
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Atkinson, Nicole<br>
Austin, Jessica<br>
Avriett, Trenton<br>
Bailey, Andrea<br>
Baird, Willard Wesley, III<br>
Bechtel, Justina<br>
Bergey, Jarrod<br>
Blackwell, Jillian<br>
Boley, Ahna<br>
Brillo, Courtney<br>
Brock-Jones, Victoria<br>
Carlton, William<br>
Carowick, Paul<br>
Carrera, Lyle<br>
Castelao, Shelby<br>
Cleveland, Kyle<br>
Crane, Renee<br>
Crawford, Sarah<br>
DeWalt, Janell<br>
Dixon, Kaitlynne<br>
Druin, Rebecca<br>
Ducharme, Maximilian<br>
Duddles, Philip<br>
Dunlap, Amanda<br>
Dunlap, Laura<br>
Ferrell, Jessica<br>
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Flanagan, Daniel<br>
Ghareeb, Jessica<br>
Good, Joseph<br>
Gotcher, Mackenzie<br>
Hale, Jeremy<br>
Heffernan, Danielle<br>
Heidman, Justin<br>
Hildebrand, McKinley<br>
Hollenbach, Dexter<br>
Kandefer, Kameron<br>
Karraker, Jessica<br>
Kelly, James J, IV<br>
Kennedy, Audra<br>
Kettenton, Joshua<br>
Langley, Lauren<br>
Lassegue, Edna Cassandra<br>
Lawson, Andrew<br>
LeCroy, Katie<br>
Lewis, Justin<br>
Makso, Justin<br>
Mateo, Jessica<br>
McNeal, Melissa<br>
Murdock, Wes<br>
Murphy, Tyler<br>
Nadreau, Alysha<br>
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Perrie, Nathan<br>
Phillips, Jordan<br>
Pierce, Hilary<br>
Pisani, Jessica<br>
Price, Elisa<br>
Rambana, Katrina<br>
Rauba, Laura<br>
Redcay, Andrew<br>
Roberts, Joel<br>
Sarrell, Eloyse Patricia<br>
Spraul, Cady<br>
Stimson, Shaun<br>
Sugimoto, Alyse<br>
Treptau, Matthew<br>
Tutko, Angela<br>
Twigg, Justin<br>
Twigg, Lydia<br>
Vanaman, Luke<br>
Vance, Geoffrey<br>
Webb, Gabrielle<br>
Weber, Felicia<br>
White, Joseph<br>
Whiteley, Kayla<br>
Winship, Brandon<br>
Winship, Corey<br>
Wolstenholme, James
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=893College Celebrates Steele's 90th Birthdayhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=893
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:49:00 -0500
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Dr. Arthur Steele, founder and chancellor of Clearwater Christian College, celebrated his 90th birthday on June 17, 2010. After a birthday lunch with President Richard Stratton and other college administrators, Dr. Steele was ushered into CCC's coffee shop, The Cove, for a surprise party attended by staff, faculty, family, and friends. All enjoyed the fellowship with the man who labored to create a college where the principles of the Word of God are upheld and taught in every classroom.
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"Stay in the Word of God. It is all that matters," said Dr. Steele in his charge to party attendants as he addressed those gathered. While his speech was short, his simple charge resonated in the hearts of the CCC family.
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In addition to the cake and fellowship, the Steele family and CCC members paused for a prayer of thanksgiving led by President Emeritus George Youstra for the way that the Lord has blessed the college since its founding in 1966. Not only has the campus grown in buildings and students, but also the college family has seen numerous answers to prayer on behalf of staff, faculty, and students. God has truly had His hand of blessing upon Clearwater Christian College; we pray that He will continue to use our family members throughout the world for the furtherance of His Word.
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For more pictures of the birthday event, please visit:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=254">Photo Gallery: Dr. Steele's 90th Birthday Party</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=891CCC Athletic and Spiritual Excellence Awardedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=891
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:10:00 -0500
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On Friday, June 4, the National Christian College Athletic Association presented Clearwater Christian College with the highly sought after Sports Ministries Award for the 2009-2010 athletic year. According to the NCCAA, "The Sports Ministries Award was created for the purpose of recognizing institutions and/or individuals for significant spiritual outreach through the utilization of athletic ministries." This award is made possible by a $1,000 gift to the NCCAA by The Center for Sports and Physical Therapy in Marion, Indiana. Not only does this award recognize the dedication of CCC athletes and athletic staff to quality athletics from a Christian perspective, but it also testifies to the CCC goal to use sports as a platform for personal and community ministry.
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Each year, the NCCAA selects one school from its membership—a membership that includes division 1 and 2 schools—for the receipt of the Sports Ministry Award. To date, CCC has not received this award, but has been in the running for the past 21 years. Athletic Director, James Whitaker is thrilled to receive the award. He said, "Winning the Sports Ministry Award from the NCCAA is a tremendous honor. Sports ministry is one of our core values in athletics and is an important part of the athletic department at CCC. Sports can be an awesome tool to share the Gospel; we want our coaches and student-athletes to take an active role in this area."
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Due to the nature of this award, CCC was required to submit documentation of the various ministries completed by athletic teams over the year. When reviewing the numerous activities, one can surmise that the claim of the CCC athletic department of using sports as a platform for ministry is not only a statement of fact, but also a core value within the program.
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This year, the CCC Cougars conducted the following athletic outreaches:
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<h3>Men's Soccer</h3>
On Saturday, August 29, the men's soccer team held a sports clinic in conjunction with Skycrest Christian School in Clearwater, Florida. Twenty-eight men's soccer players gave up their Saturday and spent it teaching children the basics of soccer. Over 100 K-4 to 4th grade children were in attendance at the KidzZone soccer clinic. Our CCC athletes conducted specific skill clinics and competitions, and during the breaks, they brought the children together and shared the plan of salvation using the J316 Ball—a special ministry tool similar to the Wordless Book. Also, on Saturday, January 30, most of our men's soccer players helped Assistant Coach Luis Hernandez run a soccer clinic for Calvary Chapel of St. Petersburg. Over 100 children participated in the clinic. They conducted skill clinics and competitions, and shared the Gospel using the J316 Ball. In addition to the clinic, several CCC players coach in the soccer academy and soccer league hosted by the same church each week. Coach Hernandez and one of our players had the opportunity to lead the director of coaching for Pinellas Park United to the Lord on the soccer field after one of the clinics. He had been observing the group praying after the clinic and asked to know more.
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The women's volleyball team held several outreaches this season on Clearwater Beach, where they would play a little volleyball and pass out tracts. The team also has developed a special outreach bracelet to be given as a gift to every secular team they play. This ministry is a tool that helps the student-athletes share the gospel and reminds players of the platform for ministry presented in sporting events. Each bracelet is printed with the word "Excellence" and is given with an accompanying tract and explanation paper detailing what it means to expect excellence in the life of a Christian. <br><br>
<h3>Women's Soccer</h3>
Six members of the women's soccer team assisted the men's soccer team with the soccer clinic in conjunction with Skycrest Christian School in Clearwater, Florida. They conducted specific skill clinics and competitions, and shared the Gospel using the J316 Ball—a special ministry tool similar to the Wordless Book.
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<h3>Women's Basketball</h3>
On January 10, the women's basketball team made a difference in the lives of a special group of young ladies at Hope Children's Home in Tampa, Florida. The team worked with girls between the ages of 11 and 17 as they spent the day hosting a basketball clinic, sharing testimonies, and spending time with the girls. Hope Children's Home has helped nearly 5,000 "discarded, abused, unwanted, or orphaned children" over the past forty years. This is the second year in a row that the girls have gone over there, and both years they came back more encouraged than ever after spending time with these girls.
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<h3>Men's Basketball</h3>
The men's basketball team hosted a special event at one of their home games called Upward Basketball Night. During this halftime event, children involved in the Upward Basketball League at Clearwater Community Church were involved in a special match for CCC fans and local spectators.
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<h3>Men's Baseball</h3>
Several of the CCC baseball players joined forces with the basketball team to run the Upward Basketball League at Clearwater Community Church during the fall semester. They assisted coaching and helped as referees for those games over a number of weeks. They also worked with the "Taking it to the Streets" ministry outreach over Thanksgiving. The team was involved in putting together boxes of food and ministering in word, song, and prayer. The baseball team also helped paint and do some landscaping for the Winning Inning in Clearwater, a local baseball academy.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=889Senior ESS Majors Present Research Studieshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=889
Tue, 18 May 2010 15:33:00 -0500
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</div>As one of Clearwater Christian College's most popular majors, the bachelors' of science in Exercise and Sport Science requires students to complete a number of different hands-on experiments during their four-year course of study. The capstone of this pursuit is a Senior Seminar research study requirement that is presented by the students at the end of their final semester. These students are required to design a research study, collect data, analyze the data, discuss their findings, and give an oral presentation from their final report.
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Vickie Denny, professor and Chair of the Department of Exercise & Sport Science said, "It is a pleasure to work with our senior ESS majors as they conduct research in an area of their interest. The goal of this class is to provide each student the experience of reading the research literature, designing an actual research study, and then conducting the study. The final product is a written paper along with an oral presentation. This type of academic activity will be necessary for our students who go on to graduate school; therefore, we believe it is an important requirement to prepare them for further study."<br><br>
The Exercise and Sport Science major is a well-rounded program that incorporates the classroom, the weight room, the ESS lab, the gymnasium, and the athletic fields to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to serve God effectively within their chosen field. Graduates from this program are qualified to use their training in a number of different ministerial, vocational, professional, and personal pursuits including personal training, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, and sports management.
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<b>Presenting ESS Majors included:</b>
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<b>Matt Kinkade</b>—The Accuracy of Self-Reporting in an Outpatient Physical Therapy Setting<br>
<b>Matt Armstrong</b>—Motivating Fans to Attend Major League Baseball Games<br>
<b>David Henry</b>—The Effects of High vs. Low Volume Resistance Training On Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=885Doctoral Award for Director of Institutional Researchhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=885
Wed, 19 May 2010 11:44:00 -0500
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Dr. Eric Lovik, Director of Institutional Research at Clearwater Christian College, received his PhD. in Higher Education from Penn State University, College of Education on Sunday, May 16. Dr. Lovik is also an assistant professor of Education in the CCC graduate school. Prior to this accomplishment, Dr. Lovik earned his Ed.M. in Educational Administration from Temple University, an M.Div. from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Humanities from Bob Jones University.
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Dr. Mary Draper, Vice President for Academic Affairs, said, "Dr. Lovik has worked very hard to defend and finalize his doctoral dissertation amid reaffirmation of the college and his responsibilities as SACS liaison for CCC. The work that he did on his dissertation will have lasting implications for the future of higher education in Christian colleges. Eric's work as Director of Institutional Research supports and enriches the entire college; I am very proud of Dr. Eric Lovik."
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Together with his wife, Glory (Tyrpak), daughters Annika, Ellie, and Uela, and son Mattai, the faculty, staff, and administration of CCC extend hearty congratulations to Dr. Eric Lovik.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=883College Celebrates 42nd Commencementhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=883
Sat, 22 May 2010 06:39:00 -0500
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The faculty and staff of Clearwater Christian College are pleased to announce the successful commencement of the Class of 2010. On Saturday, May 8, friends, family, and supporters gathered at Ruth Eckerd Hall to participate in the crowning moment for the graduating class. The day began with its usual excitement as the 93 undergraduate and 2 graduate students gathered in the lobby to don their gowns and mortarboards. This commencement marks the first graduating class from the CCC Masters' of Educational Leadership program, Marla Blakemore and Sarah Pannone.
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One of the most prestigious elements of the CCC Commencement Ceremony is the presentation of the Arthur E. Steele Award. This honor is awarded to a graduating senior based upon his or her service and leadership activities and the choice selection by faculty and staff. Ryan Blakemore, Bachelor of Science in Music from Spring Hill, FL, was this year's recipient of the Arthur E. Steele Award for his exemplary character and dedication. Following this award, 2010 Class President, Todd Bennett presented the school with a class gift of much-needed supplies and materials for the Biology Lab.
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Stratton, Dr. Spotts, Dr. Youstra</span>
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The commencement address was given by Dr. Norman Spotts former pastor of Easton Union Church in Mt. Holly, NJ and beloved member of the CCC family for nearly 40 years. Dr. Spotts retired from active ministry to the college in 2002, but continues to offer intercessory prayer for the student body and administration. His charge to the graduates challenged them to "<i>spend and be spent</i>" in their future ministries and vocations. Dr. Spotts not only gave the Class of 2010 words to live by, but also provided the entire assembly with a tool to examine their own hearts.
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<span class=smalltext>5 Commissioned 2nd Lieutenants </span>
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We were happy to have former presidents George Youstra and Arthur Steele greeting the graduates as they left the stage. This is Dr. Steele's 42nd commencement also. He will be turning 90 years old in June.
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As Dr. Richard Stratton introduced the distinguished guests from the United States Armed Forces, the five graduating ROTC cadets were honored with a standing ovation as their commissioning was recognized by the entire student body and commencement guests. Brooke Begemann (Air Force), Joshua Kettenton (Marines), Brian Cavender (Army), Phillip Duddles (Air Force), and Joel Aliff (Air Force) were commissioned 2nd Lieutenants in their respective branches of the United States Armed Forces.
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<span class=smalltext>Graduated!</span>
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Commencement 2010 was a day full of joy, family love, and a few tears, but in the end, only happiness and prayers followed the Class of 2010 as they stepped off into their "happily ever afters!"
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<b><i>Congratulations, Class of 2010!</b></i>
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Click on the following links for more photos: <br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=250">Commencement</a> and <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=249">Senior Brunch</a><br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=880New State Certification for Masters' Recipientshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=880
Wed, 19 May 2010 05:48:00 -0500
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(5/11/10) In accordance with the State of Florida and the Florida Department of Education for program approval, Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the eligibility of the Masters' of Educational Leadership graduates for Florida State Certification in Educational Leadership. After completing all graduation requirements, masters' recipients may pursue their state certification through the Florida Department of Education and be qualified to be administrators in all Florida schools.
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Clearwater Christian College seeks to not only provide quality, Biblically-based education, but also to equip graduates with the skills and certifications necessary to find jobs in the current educational climate—both in private and public institutions. This new status gives education majors the tools they need to achieve state certification and licensing.
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Dr. Mary Draper, Vice President for Academic Affairs, details the process of ascertaining state approval for the graduate program at Clearwater Christian College, "From the first approval for the Masters in Educational Leadership, the goal of the College has been to have a state approved program. Our undergraduate education programs all have state approval, and providing state approval for the graduate program was essential." She extends thanks to Dr. Gary Smith for his persistence: "Dr. Smith wrote and submitted our portfolio to the state of Florida early in September 2009, and continued to work with the State of Florida to obtain this program approval for our 2010 graduating masters' students. Administrators and teachers, both in public and Christian schools, who complete CCC's masters' degree, will be qualified for state certification."
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As an institution, the goal of Clearwater Christian College is to continuously achieve educational excellence. With this recent affirmation, CCC is on the front lines of educational distinction for both undergraduate and graduate courses of study. For more information on the graduate program at CCC, please visit <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/graduatestudies/">www.clearwater.edu/graduatestudies/</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=879Annual Businessman's Mixer Recharges Corporate Batterieshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=879
Tue, 11 May 2010 12:23:00 -0500
Last month, the Clearwater Christian College Alumni Association held their annual Businessman's Mixer at the campus coffee shop, The Cove. With over 20 people in attendance, the event proved to be a friendly gathering of fellow alumni and employees of Tampa Bay companies. Offering local CCC graduates chances to reconnect with fellow alumni, the annual Businessman's Mixer also provides a much-needed "recharge" of the corporate battery through godly fellowship and encouragement.
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The event was hosted by CCC's Annual Fund Director, Dan Wareing ('01). After a short introduction, Andrew Stenberg ('05) gave an informal presentation about working for Federated Insurance in which he detailed his ten-month interview process followed by Alan Tripp ('04) who spoke on the importance of networking and his passion for law and assisting those injured.
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Working in the midst of the corporate world, attendees appreciated the chance to be in a group of Christian businessmen and women. Dan Wareing said, "I was encouraged by the great interaction between alumni. The venue allowed the time to be more intimate, as we all sat around and introduced ourselves during the structured time of the evening. I enjoyed seeing folks from such different walks of life meet for the first time or reconnect with the intent on building future friendships and contacts."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=878Student Led Service at Local Churchhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=878
Wed, 12 May 2010 13:44:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/NTBC_photo.jpg">In April, a group of CCC students took part in a special service at New Testament Baptist Church, Largo, FL, and helped reawaken a faded tradition. CCC alumni, Anthony and Jennifer Wilson are the leaders of V.I.T.A.L., the college and career class at NTBC. "V.I.T.A.L. stands for Very In To Active Living for Christ," said Anthony. "We want to give the college class as many opportunities to serve in the church as possible. A large number of the students serve in teens, AWANA, children's church and other ministries."
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In the past, NTBC regularly held a second semester student-led service where the college class ran the entire evening service—from offertory and choir, to preaching and invitation. Currently, CCC students serve in many different capacities throughout the church and NTBC has faithfully preserved their mission of reaching college-age young people for Christ, but over the past several years, their annual tradition of a student-led service had fallen by the wayside. After getting a burden to start the service up again, Anthony spoke to Pastor Matthew Trill and made it happen. Pastor Trill said, "We love the opportunity to minister as a church home to students who have followed the Lord's direction to Clearwater and this service proved to be an exceptional experience. The congregation responded well, and many members have commented about the blessing they received from the ministry of our students."
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Sean Geer, Andrew Wells, and Megan Creech shared their testimonies for the church body. According to Anthony, "It was an excellent opportunity for the church family to get to know them better. Sean's testimony was especially challenging as it illustrated how the Lord can and will use us if we are where we are supposed to be. Andrew's testimony was special to New Testament because Andrew's youth pastor is Ethan Woodward, a graduate of Clearwater that worked with the youth at New Testament while attending CCC. Megan spoke of how she graduated from CCC in December and how the Lord clearly directed her steps to stay down here and work at a local public school."
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In addition to the testimonies, T.C. Fowler and Ben Pereira each brought a 15 minute message to the congregation. In a perfectly mirrored pair of messages, T.C. spoke on what we are in Christ—God's servants, God's children, God's conquerors—from Romans, while Ben spoke on what God is for us—our Sun and Shield, our Giver of grace and glory, and our Provider of good things—from Psalms. The congregation was incredibly blessed by the two messages and many hearts were touched by the sincerity of the preachers.
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Anthony Wilson approached the service with the intent to let the students step up and be used of God. "I could go on and on about how much each person did to make it such a special evening service," said Anthony. "It was an awesome night. I have put it this way with many people, "God hit a home run!" I know that He always does, but the Lord did something special on Sunday night. By His grace and to His glory, every aspect went perfectly together—from the music to the testimonies to the messages! I consciously chose to avoid collaboration on what would happen. I simply prayed for and chose the music and order of service. The Lord did the rest and brought the whole thing together. I have never seen anything quite like it."
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The following students were involved with the student-led service at NTBC:
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<b>Melissa Mull</b> - Choir & Ensemble<br>
<b>Anna Smith</b> - Choir & Ensemble<br>
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Mary Germano</b> - Choir & Ensemble<br>
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Nathan Nieri</b> - Choir & Ensemble<br>
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Lauren Langley</b> - Choir & Ensemble<br>
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Dan McDade</b> - Choir & Ensemble<br>
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Bryana Wescott</b> - Choir & Ensemble<br>
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Jessye Pisani</b> - Choir & Ensemble<br>
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Micah Youman</b> - Usher<br>
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Rebekah Nix</b> - Choir<br>
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Sarah Geer</b> - Choir<br>
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Sean Geer</b> - Choir & Testimony<br>
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Andrew Wells</b> - Usher & Testimony<br>
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Ben Pereira</b> - Choir & Preaching<br>
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T.C. Fowler</b> - Choir & Preaching<br>
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Makensy Supre</b> - Usher<br>
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Katelynne Dixon</b> - Choir<br>
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Stephen Van deLinde</b> - Choir & Usher<br>
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Kristen Howell</b> - Choir<br>
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Rebekah Monhollen</b> - Choir<br>
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Katelynn Volpe</b> - Choir<br>
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Daniel Moore</b> - Choir & Usher<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=877Athletic Awards Receptionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=877
Tue, 04 May 2010 13:51:00 -0500
(5/4/10) On Tuesday, April 27, the Athletic Department of Clearwater Christian College hosted an awards reception in Cathcart Dining Hall. During the evening, athletes from both winter and spring sports were presented with the yearly awards.
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<span class=smalltext>Coach Dean Williams</span>
</div>During the ceremony, Coach Dean Williams was recognized for his faithful years of service to the CCC athletic program. Coach Williams announced his retirement from active coaching earlier in the season. He was the women's basketball coach for five years and the assistant coach of the men's basketball team for three years. His expertise and leadership will be missed on the Cougar court.
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<h4>Women's Basketball</h4>
Most Valuable Player - <i>Katie Jo Mullens</i><br>
Defensive Player of the Year - <i>Amanda Ison</i><br>
Offensive Player of the Year - <i>Richelle Bucklin</i><br>
Rookie of the Year - <i>Alyssa Zallie</i>
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Men's Basketball</h4>
Most Valuable Player - <i>Lonzo Saunders</i><br>
Most Improved Player - <i>Todd Wahlberg</i><br>
Coach's Award- <i>Bryan Spears</i><br>
Hustle Award - <i>Matt Wells</i>
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<h4>Baseball</h4>
Pitcher of the Year - <i>Brent Kirkley</i><br>
Most Improved Player - <i>Joe Keen</i><br>
Coach's Award - <i>Josh Rebandt</i><br>
Most Valuable Player - <i>Phillip Roscoe</i>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=876New Hall of Fame Inducteeshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=876
Wed, 05 May 2010 15:49:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Chrissie Sugimoto</span>
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On Thursday, April 29, the Athletic Department of Clearwater Christian College inducted two students into the Hall of Fame. Seniors Chrissie Sugimoto and Alyssa Hallice are the two newest members of the prestigious athletic club and are among the "best of the best."
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In order to be considered for induction into the CCC Hall of Fame, the student must be a graduating senior, must be nominated by their respective coach, must have an outstanding testimony, and must be an outstanding athlete in his or her respective sport. To be an "outstanding athlete" the student must have been awarded a first or second team NCCAA All-American, or have earned the highest award available in her particular sport.
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</div>Chrissie Sugimoto has played on the Lady Cougars volleyball team for four consecutive years. She was part of the only senior class in school history to be four-time National Champions through their combined four-year record of 165 wins and 29 losses. During her junior year, she was named NCCAA National Libero of the Year and 1st Team All-American, and in 2007 and 2009 she was named NCCAA 2nd Team All-American. Chrissie was also named South Region Libero of the Year and 1st Team All-American for 2007, 2008, and 2009. Not only an exceptional athlete, Chrissie was an NCCAA Scholar Athlete in 2008 and 2009 as she maintained a perfect 4.0 average in pre-med.
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<span class=smalltext>Alyssa Hallice</span>
</div>As one of the most decorated volleyball players to play for the Lady Cougars, Alyssa Hallice is now a prominent member of the Hall of Fame. Also a member of the four-time National Championship team, Alyssa was named NCCAA National Player of the Year, as well as the NCCAA National Tournament Most Valuable Player. A three-time winner of the 1st Team All-American (2007-2009), she was also awarded the South Region Most Valuable Player and 1st Team All-Region in 2007, 2008, and 2009. In addition to her prowess on the volleyball court, Alyssa was a member of the CCC women's basketball team for three seasons (2006-2009), where she was named 2nd Team All-American during her junior year.
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According to Vickie Denny, CCC's volleyball coach and President of the NCCAA, the two seniors will be missed on the Cougar's court. "Chrissie and Alyssa have been outstanding athletes here at CCC. Both young ladies hold season and career records for Lady Cougar volleyball. What I have appreciated the most about both of these athletes is their desire for a real relationship with God, and wanting to use their gifts and abilities to honor Him. Although they both have different personalities and different strengths, God meshed them together on our team to achieve much success. Both were great team players and they will be missed, but I am excited to see how the Lord directs them in the years ahead."
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Both women were awarded a plaque to be displayed in the gym lobby to commemorate this honor. Congratulations, Chrissie and Alyssa! You're among the "best of the best" of CCC athletes!
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=872Underwater Adventure Prepares Students for the Futurehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=872
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:55:00 -0500
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</div>On Monday, April 19, Dr. Phil Larsen, professor of education and chair of the division of education, took his Methods of Teaching Elementary Science class on a field trip to the Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota. The students put into practice the teaching techniques that they are learning at CCC through active participation in preparing field trips for elementary classes. More than just a field trip, Dr. Larsen gave the class an assignment to create a Scavenger Hunt appropriate for an elementary excursion.
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Junior Elementary Education major Shea Burris was a participant in the science field trip. "We split up into groups of two or three and set out to explore the aquarium. My group started in the Fish section and walked around taking pictures and creating questions that we would ask the kids to find the answer to. Each question would stem from information that was posted on signs surrounding the tanks."
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Implementing techniques learned in the classroom, the class experienced hands-on training about how to create interactive field trips, while enjoying the sights and sounds of marine life. "I learned all kinds of random facts," said Shea, as she described the habitats and protective instincts of clownfish and sea anemones. "The sea anemone offers its protection to the clownfish through its poisonous venom, while the clownfish feed the anemones with the oil off their skin." Their mutually beneficial habitat offers shelter and protection for each species; a fact that Shea will carry with her to her future classroom.
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Not just a "work trip," CCC students were able to pet stingrays, take hundreds of pictures, and enjoy their time off campus. Dr. Larsen drove the van to Sarasota, provided his world-famous chocolate cookies (one of the reasons why he is one of CCC's most beloved professors!), and taught the class valuable, hands-on lessons in field trip preparation at the Aquarium.
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To view more photos from the field trip visit <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=246">Photo Gallery / Mote Marine Aquarium Field Trip</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=871KAX, SGC, and ZAX Claim Intramural Titleshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=871
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:01:00 -0500
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The Greek Intramural Athletic season has come to a close with many exciting moments. Intramural Director Josh Wilmore said, "The Intramural Sports program is designed to provide an opportunity for students to participate in different sports throughout each semester. Volleyball is played in the Fall semester and Basketball is in the Spring. We do play regular season games during the semester, and also have a playoff system in which each Greek gets to compete for the championship. Games are typically played Tuesday-Thursday nights from 8:30-10:30." The season end put women's Greek KAX taking first place in both volleyball and basketball, while men's Greek SGC took first in volleyball and ZAX in basketball.
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Emma Kile, president of KAX, said, "The girls in our Greek just wanted to have fun during the Greek games. We encouraged as many people to show up as possible, and it worked!" Intramural games are enjoyed by players and spectators alike. ZAX member Nik Will said, "We came to each game with minds mentally prepared and left everything out on the court."
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Not only do the games provide a much-needed break from studies, but also help foster unity within the Greeks. Bobby Plank, president of SGC, said, "We wanted to play hard and use teamwork to defeat our adversaries, as well as glorify God throughout the entire season, on and off of the court." The Greeks put in a significant number of hours in practice and preparation before the games—preparation that created intense matches and exciting play.
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Winning players from ZAX, SGC, and KAX include but are not limited to: Wes Andrews, Aaron Baird, Jarrod Bergey, Pablo Carpenter, Braden Dollar, Kyle Domingos, Ethan Gotcher, Jeremy Hale, Daniel Henry, Kameron Kandefer, Joel Kelley, Josh Lassiter, Andrew Lawson, Kyle Legrecht, James Maguire, Jared Myerly, David Price, Bobby Plank, Jeremy Sanchez, Bryan Spears, Todd Wahlberg, Nik Will, Andrea Bailey, Madeline Pruett, Britani Ricker, Jessica Bayes, Julie Teekell, Christine Chorney, Nicole Goff, and Kyla Collins.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=870Annual Mathematics Presentation Days: Formula for Successhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=870
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:22:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>(left to right, back row: Jeremy Hale, Mac Hildebrand, Troy Hadlock, Cass Sisco, Luke Harding, and Dr. Ray Head; front row: Miss Sandra Draper, Evan Hoyt, Kayla Whiteley, Britney Worrell; not pictured: Luke Vanaman and Joseph Good)
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Over the last two weeks, upper-level mathematics students have presented their defense of an assigned concept during the annual Mathematics Presentation Days. According to Dr. Ray Head, professor of mathematics and computer information systems and chair of the Department of Mathematics, "The presentations were very successful. The presenters had to work hard in learning the concepts in depth so that they could explain them to a general audience. In doing so, not only did they learn new concepts, but also gained knowledge of what is required for them personally to learn new mathematical concepts in depth."<br><br>
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Sophomore Cass Sisto gave his presentation on the Approximation of Solutions to Differential Equations. "I prepared computer programs with Visual Basic to show different approximation techniques. The math department really appreciates the chance to show off our work every year at the Math Presentation Days. As a small department, it's our chance to shine and encourage people to remember the beauty of mathematics and how they relate to God's creation." After graduation, Cass would like to pilot an F-35 in the Air Force. He recognizes that his math degree will help him acquire his ultimate long-term goal of becoming an astronaut or an engineer.
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"After getting an introduction and some reading material from Dr. Head, I dove into my topic of the Calculus of Variations," said sophomore Mac Hildebrand. "I was initially disappointed because I knew nothing about my topic and it contained some tough concepts, but after doing some more research and example problems, I've enjoyed seeing the usefulness and application of the topic." Mac plans on attending seminary after graduation. "I hope that my mathematics undergraduate degree will provide a good foundation in logic and analytical skills that will be helpful when studying the Word of God."
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<td>Calculus of Variations in Computation</td>
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<td>Use of the Monte Carlo Method in Computation</td>
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<td><b>Kayla Whiteley</b></td>
<td>Some Computations in Actuarial Science</td>
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<td><b>Dr. Ray Head</b></td>
<td>The Mathematics of Hermann Weyl</td>
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<td><b>Evan Hoyt</b></td>
<td>RSA Algorithm</td>
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<td>Group Theory Applications in Number Theory</td>
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<td><b>Troy Hadlock</b></td>
<td>Finding Prime Numbers</td>
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<td>Computations in Linear Algebra</td>
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<td>Approximation of Solutions to Differential Equations</td>
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<td>Prolog Models of Sets and Trees</td>
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<td><b>Jeremy Hale</b></td>
<td>Exploring Abstract Machines in Prolog</td>
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<td>Rings and Fields</td>
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<b>Congratulations on your successful presentations! </b>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=868Causeway 2010 Dedicated to Faithful Professorhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=868
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:38:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Phil Larsen and his wife Beth</span>
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On April 21, the CCC Yearbook, <i>Causeway 2010</i>, was dedicated to one of our faithful faculty members. This year's edition holds a special dedication to Dr. Phil Larsen, professor of education, director of field experiences, and chair of the Division of Education. Dr. Larsen is a popular professor on campus; all his students not only enjoy his classes, but also look to him as a role model for their future classroom demeanor. Senior education major Sarah Geer said, "Dr. Larsen has taught us so much. We are so privileged to be learning from someone like him. He makes us want to be the best teachers that we can be."
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Larsen's daughter and son 'n law (Dan and Christy Wareing) kiss him after their graduation from CCC.</span>
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Dr. Larsen has been a part of the CCC family since 1990 and has served in a number of roles, including professor, dean of men, vice president for administrative affairs, and the supervisor of the former "proctor" system. According to the 2010 yearbook, "Dr. Larsen has shown a commitment to the ministry of the college on every level."
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Howard Mattice</span>
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The <i>Causeway 2010</i> also holds an honorarium to our beloved Dr. Howard Mattice, who went home to be with the Lord during the Spring semester. Dr. Mattice joined the CCC faculty in 1990 after 29 years in various posts in the public school system of New York City. After a brief retirement in 1999, Dr. Mattice returned to CCC in 2002 as a part-time professor of education and history.
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In addition to the tribute, the <i>Causeway 2010</i> also quotes Dr. Mattice's vision statement: "My heart's desire is to see my students mature spiritually, intellectually, and socially. I want them to become beacons for Christ in this present spiritually-darkened world. Teaching at Clearwater Christian College has fulfilled my dream of being a member of a community of Christian scholars and students whose common purpose is to serve our God. My passion for teaching stems from the joy of observing students increase in faith and knowledge as they prepare for their chosen life's work."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=867Tithing of Your Blood?http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=867
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:49:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College has always been an active supporter of the Florida Blood Services, but during the last Blood Drive, the students, faculty, and staff that gave blood went above and beyond the normal call of duty. Historically, CCC gives approximately 60 units of blood at each drive and the medical team always comments on the pleasant spirit and compassion of the donors. This month, CCC raised the bar and donated 64 units of blood, no small feat for the 62 members of our campus family that participated.
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According to the Florida Blood Services website, one blood donation by one donor can save the lives of up to three patients. In today's world, physicians and medical personnel have determined that nine out of ten people who live to age 70 will require a blood transfusion at some point. Florida Blood Services Corporate Communications Manager Daniel Eberts said, "We are very grateful to your Clearwater Christian College donors for giving blood. With a total of 62 donors, we would estimate that 186 lives have been saved or sustained."
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Mr. Eberts likens the act of donating blood to that of tithing. Because donors can give only 10% of their blood, he says that it is a 'Good Samaritan' act of "tithing our blood." He said, "[Giving blood] is a simple Christian act of caring for others that doesn't cost us anything more than a little time to give others a lifetime. [Personally], I have [had to] overcome my aversion to needles. As long as I remember, just before the needle is inserted, I think of Jesus being nailed to the cross and that makes my brief discomfort pale by comparison. He gave His lifeblood for me and I am only sharing mine."
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CCC typically hosts two blood drives each semester. "Being involved in a Blood Drive shows that we care about our community and that we want to do what we can to save lives. With all the Blood Drive staff that is involved in supplying two busses to make giving blood convenient, we have had plenty of opportunity to introduce them to our campus and to present a positive testimony for our Lord," said Dr. Sandra Pratt, dean of women. "The Florida Blood Service likes to come to our campus because our blood is usually very good. We give a very high percent of 'useable' blood because our students have not ruined their bodies with things that would affect their health or taint their blood."
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The Florida Blood Services encourages both one time and regular donations. According to the FBS website, healthy adults, who are at least 16 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds, may donate one unit of blood every two months. Since the average adult body contains approximately 10 pints of blood, it can certainly be viewed as a "tithe of blood." Clearwater Christian College is proud to be an active supporter of the life-saving mission of donating blood.
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Plan ahead and mark your calendars for the upcoming CCC blood drives with Florida Blood Services. Become a regular "tithing" donor! Blood Drive hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: September 22, 2010, December 8, 2010, February 9, 2011, and April 12, 2011.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=866KAX Hosts Walk for Lifehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=866
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:50:00 -0500
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On Saturday, April 10, the Clearwater Christian College Women's Greek, Kappa Alpha Chi hosted a Walk for Life fundraiser in conjunction with the Pregnancy Center of Pinellas County. The Pregnancy Center of Pinellas County offers alternative solutions to abortions, counseling, and adoption services for pregnant women. The trained Life Coaches at the center frequently encourage young women to consider their options and show them how they can raise their child or provide contacts and resources that answer difficult questions.
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Out of the 37 Walk for Life attendees, eight CCC Greeks were represented, as well as two staff members, their families, and one alumnus. Each walker logged at least three miles from campus to the Safety Harbor pier, while many completed the total six mile trek by walking back to campus. The CCC Walk for Life totaled 153 collective miles.
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KAX did a wonderful job not only of representing CCC, but also actively exhibiting Christian love to the community. The Greek raised $2,115.00 for the pregnancy center--a total that will save eight babies. Andrea Bailey, KAX representative and intramural director, said, "By walking, we were able to show the community that we care about the issue of abortion. I think it was even more influential because the majority of us were young adults, where the issue of abortion is most frequent in our society. As
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known to us that they were encouraged by what we were doing by waving or giving us a thumbs up. That little impact can be enough to save someone's life, a baby's life. That is truly why we walked."
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Andrea was encouraged by the 100% support of her fellow Greek officers at the event. "It proved to me that they were not just committed to the Greek itself, but to its members and officers as well."
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Thank you, KAX, for hosting the 2010 Walk for Life at Clearwater Christian College!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=864Goff Recognized by Florida Fundhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=864
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:07:00 -0500
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Elementary Education major, Nicole Goff was recently awarded the CCC Scholar of the Year award and the Minority Teachers Educational Scholarship by the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers (FFMT). Each year, the FFMT awards monetary scholarships to Florida students that are interested in pursuing positions within the state. To be considered eligible for the Scholar of the Year award, a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and must display leadership, character, and community involvement.
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Like any other college student, at first, Nicole was worried about financial aid and scholarship opportunities, but after praying and seeking opportunities, she saw God work in miraculous ways on her behalf. "God provided everything for me to come to CCC," she said. Nicole has received the $4,000 FFMT scholarship for the past two years because of her dedication to educational excellence. After graduation from CCC, she plans to enter the field of education while pursuing her master's in Administrative Leadership. She also would like to earn an AA in Business Administration to compliment her degrees, but most importantly, she desires God's will for her life.
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"I am thankful to have received this award. It shows that we are watched not only by our peers and instructors, but also by those outside of our normal circles. They see what some don't; therefore, it is essential to work hard to receive an education because it pays off in the end."
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In addition to her studies, Nicole serves as a resident assistant and a discipleship leader, works several on-campus jobs including receptionist in Cathcart Hall, and participates in the nursing home ministry and her church nursery as her Christian Service. She was both the president of Kappa Alpha Chi and a member of the CCC Student Government Board during the 2008-2009 school year.
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Ruth Strum, director of financial aid, said,"We're very proud and happy that Nicole was chosen to represent CCC as a Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Scholar of the Year. Not only is it an honor for her, but also for our college." Nicole is joined at CCC by her siblings, Shawn and Delisa Goff.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=862Kellogg Defends Dissertationhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=862
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:03:00 -0500
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Associate professor of mathematics Matt Kellogg has successfully defended his doctoral dissertation! In a culmination of years of study and preparation, the topic of his paper was the enhancement of pre-service elementary teacher's pedagogical content knowledge by focusing on student misconceptions and exploring topics with web-based microworlds. Dr. Kellogg began his educational journey towards his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics at the University of South Florida in 2003. "There is no doubt that the coursework and research for my dissertation has broadened and strengthened my knowledge of pedagogy, curriculum, and mathematics instruction. I feel very prepared to assist our pre-service teachers in their preparation to teach mathematics."
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Above all, Dr. Kellogg praises God for helping him complete his seven-year journey. "Reflecting back, it is very evident that God's timing is perfect, God's grace is all-sufficient, and man's wisdom is foolishness before God. God blessed me with a strong, patient, and wonderful wife, whose love and support was needed and so appreciated. To my seven year old daughter, "Yes, Madison, Daddy can finally play!"
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Dr. Mary Draper, vice president for academic affairs said, "Matt Kellogg has successfully completed a study for his dissertation that will add to the body of knowledge for future teachers in both secondary and elementary math. We are very proud of the work that he has done, and his successful completion of this timely project. Congratulations!"
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Congratulations, Dr. Kellogg! We look forward to how God will use this degree for the furtherance of His work at Clearwater Christian College.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=861Werner Published in Historical Accounthttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=861
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:03:00 -0500
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Elizabeth Werner, Director of the CCC Library, was recently published in a history book entitled, <i>Josephine's Daughters: Women's Stories from Josephine County</i>. (Grants Pass, Oregon: Josephine County Historical Society, 2009.) Published by the Josephine County Historical Society, the book included a chapter about two of Mrs. Werner's ancestors, Lyvia Stephens and Caroline Briggs.
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The chapter tells about how her ancestors left their home in New York state to settle with her great-great grandfather in southern Oregon during the 1850's. Lyvia Stephens, a widow in her 60's, her daughter-in-law, Caroline, and four grandchildren made the trip via ship and mule train over the Isthmus into Oregon in a time when transportation was difficult at best. The youngest child became Mrs. Werner's great grandmother and namesake.
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Eventually, the family home built by George E. Briggs became a refuge for the family and other settlers during Indian uprisings of the late 19th century. Lyvia Stephens died in 1871 and is one of two daughters of Revolutionary War soldiers known to be buried in Oregon.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=856ROTC Cadet Observes Aircraft Refuelinghttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=856
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:15:00 -0500
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On March 26, sophomore ROTC cadet, Jedidiah Sturgis, took part in a USAF training mission. He had the privilege to fly on an Air Force KC-135 refueling tanker as part of an orientation flight for the detachment. The opportunity to observe the KC-135 is a unique experience, as the aircraft refuels other planes while in the air. Originally scheduled to refuel the C-7, a large cargo aircraft, they were able to refuel fifteen A-10 Warthogs instead. During the four-hour flight, cadets were able to talk to the pilots and ask questions about the technical aspects of this exciting Air Force job.
Jedidiah rode behind the center console between the pilot and copilot during take off.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=855Political Club Hosts Debate Between Two Florida Senate Candidateshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=855
Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:06:00 -0500
The Political Club hosted a debate between the two Florida State Senate candidates, Republican Jack Latvala and Democrat Nina Hayden. The event was attended by CCC students, outside supporters, and a surprise guest, current Pinellas County Commissioner, Republican Neil Brickfield.
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According to Michael Kleer, president of the Political Club, "This was the first time the Political Club hosted a debate, and even though it was in the midst of final exam preparations, we received positive feedback from the roughly 30 students who attended. A blogger from St. Petersburg and a reporter from the St. Petersburg <i>Times</i> came out to cover the debate, as well as the entourage that accompanied both candidates."
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The Political Club presented seven questions to each candidate, and after they responded to each question, the floor was opened for students and others to ask questions. The questions from the floor were pertinent to several key issues confronting Florida voters. Even though the candidates differed on basic arguments, they each gave their point of view in an honest and forthright manner. The Political Club was pleased with the event and looks forward to future meetings and debates held on campus.
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For more photos from the event, please visit <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu//studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=243">http://www.clearwater.edu//studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=243</a>.<br>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=847Commencement Honors Recitalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=847
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:47:00 -0500
The Music Department would like to congratulate the winners of the 2010 Commencement Honors Recital competition. The winners have earned the privilege of performing in the highlight recital of the year on April 20, 2010.
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Winners are as follows: <b>Elizabeth Perry</b>, <b>Rachel Spooner</b>, and <b>Joanna Wiedeman</b> (female vocal); <b>Mackenzie Gotcher</b> and <b>Joshua Quinn</b> (male vocal); <b>Ryan Blakemore</b>, <b>Timothy Bryant</b>, and <b>Miriam Howard</b> (piano); and <b>Michael Martell</b> and <b>Shaun Stimson</b> (instrumental).
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The concert will be held on campus in the Dambach Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on April 20, 2010. Please be sure to mark your calendars! You won't want to miss this honors recital.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=846CCC Hosts Fine Arts Competitionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=846
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:01:00 -0500
The Sunshine State Association of Christian Schools held their annual fine arts competition on the CCC campus on March 11-12. 2010. This marked the third consecutive year that CCC has hosted the event.
Dr. Charles Walker, previous American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) Executive Director, held the first event on campus due to his close ties to the college.
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The CCC family was actively involved in the competition, and judges included 17 staff/faculty members and over 30 students. Over 35 fine arts competitions were held on campus over the two days.
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Staff contact Susannah Austin said, "Our faculty, staff, and students were excellent judges and hosts of this event. Everyone enjoyed themselves, in spite of the down pour of rain on Friday!" We look forward to hosting the fourth annual competition next spring.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=845Senior Music Major Accepted at Two Graduate Schoolshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=845
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:31:00 -0500
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Ryan Blakemore, senior music major, was recently accepted to two graduate schools for Piano Pedagogy, the University of South Florida and Florida State University. Part of the audition process at each university was to play three pieces of music from differing eras and styles. Looking forward to seeing God work in the next step on his educational journey, Ryan has accepted a teaching internship at FSU and will be attending in the fall.
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On March 9, as part of his academic qualifications for graduation, Ryan presented his senior recital to a chapel full of friends and family.
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Dr. Craig Ralston, professor of music and Chair of the Division of Fine Arts said, "Ryan has been a joy to teach in my studio the past four years. He has approached his musical studies with a seriousness and commitment that have been exemplary. Despite some serious physical struggles with tendonitis, Ryan has worked through the issues and was able to deliver one of the finest senior piano recitals we have had on this campus. With his talents, his commitment to the Lord, and a desire to truly glorify Him with his music, Ryan will accomplish great things in the years ahead. I am proud to have been his campus 'Dad' as well as mentor these past four years."
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Congratulations Ryan!
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For more photos from Ryan's recital, please visit the <a target=_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=239">photo gallery</a>.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=844Founders' Banquet Successhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=844
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:01:00 -0500
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In response to the overwhelming success of the 2010 Founders' Banquet, the staff and faculty of Clearwater Christian College echo the sentiments of the Psalmist, "I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me" (Psalm 13:6). The bountiful blessings of the Lord were seen by all in attendance at the 20's Reunion and Founders' Banquet on March 6. Dr. Arthur Steele, founder, Dr. George Youstra, president emeritus, and Dr. Richard Stratton, president, were joined by alumni, staff, faculty, friends, family, and current CCC students in giving praise to God for His miraculous goodness.
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The banquet weekend began on Friday evening with an inspirational reunion of alumni and family. The first ever <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=830">20's Reunion</a> was attended by CCC graduates from the first 20 years of Clearwater Christian College (1966-1986). After a delicious meal, alumni shared a time of "catch-up" by hearing testimonies of what God has been doing over the last twenty years. Dr. Steele's 90th birthday was also recognized during the testimony time.
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During his testimony, Dr. Steele said, "I can't tell you what this ministry has meant to me. Often [over the years] I was asked two questions: one is, 'If you had to do it over again, would you?' Of course my answer is yes. It is all because of the will of God. The second question is, 'Now that you have so much time on your hands, what is your goal?' My goal is to study the Word of God as King David did in the book of Psalms. I forget so much, but your testimonies tonight [will be kept close to my heart] and they will be a constant blessing to me. Stay in the Word of God."
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The Founders' Banquet began at noon on Saturday, March 6. The program was well-received and guests were blessed to hear the stories of alumni from all over the world. Priscilla Cartwright('72), Joe Olachea ('78), and David Altman('86) told of how God had blessed their lives since the time of their graduation. The CCC Cantorum Choir provided special music for the banquet and kept the room in smiles as they sang of the grace of our Lord. Sophomore Ahna Boley, a member of the Cantorum said, "Singing at the Founders' Banquet is great way to not only show our appreciation as students to those who donate to and founded CCC, but also it enables them to see what programs their donations go towards."
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Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Terry Wild gave a short presentation of the Founders' Day Project—the renovation of a men's residence hall (Merritt's Hall). He said, "What an encouragement to hear alumni share their testimonies of how God used CCC in their lives. I'm so thankful to those who faithfully support us in our efforts to help young people grow in their faith. I look forward to 20 years down the road—Lord willing, we will hear testimonies of how our current students were impacted by this administration, faculty, staff, and the many donors who sacrificially give to CCC."
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Make sure to plan to attend the 2011 Founders' Banquet. Watch the Campus Events Calendar for forthcoming dates, times, and locations. We look forward to seeing you there!
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=843SDC Brings Bagels to Fire Househttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=843
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:01:00 -0500
<img src="/images/SDC_sign_photo.jpg" style="float:left;width:185px;padding-right:10px">In a regularly scheduled community service activity, the women's greek, SDC, brought Panera bagels to the firemen at Firestation 49.
<br><br>"We do this as a community service activity for our Greek (SDC). It is something our Greek has been doing since I can remember. It is always a lot of fun. The men and women there are always interested in what we are doing and love talking to us," said SDC President, Anna Lufkin.
<br><br>Andrea Williamson, the SDC Community Service Coordinator said that the greek always enjoys their time at the fire station. "Last time we went they took us for rides in the fire truck, and we had about 10 girls go, and we stayed for over an hour!"
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SDC has "adopted" Station 49 as their own and have made the donut/bagel runs a regular community service event on their calendar. The firemen at Station 49 are thankful for the service of SDC.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=842Unforgettable Event Enjoyed by College Familyhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=842
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:55:00 -0500
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Friday, March 5 was a truly unforgettable night on campus. For over 2½ hours, CCC students took the stage and "strutted their stuff" in front of a packed house. With numbers ranging from musicals to opera, attendees enjoyed the musical stylings of CCC students, staff, and faculty. This year's event was judged by Dr. Craig Ralston, Mrs. Holly Stratton, and Dr. Phil Golson. Each participant sang their hearts out in the annual entertaining event.
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For more photos of <i>Unforgettable</i>, please visit the <a target=_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=235">photo gallery</a>.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=841Elizabeth Perry Presents Recital http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=841
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:01:00 -0500
<img src="/images/perry_recital.jpg" style="float:left;width:150px;padding-right:10px">On March 2, senior music major, Elizabeth Perry, presented her senior recital to a full chapel of friends, family, and guests.
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Elizabeth thanks her friends and family for their support and is excited about how the Lord will use her voice after graduation.
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For more photos from Elizabeth's recital, please visit the <a target=_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=234">photo gallery</a>.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=837Mullholand Qualifies for Boston Marathonhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=837
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:51:00 -0500
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Associate Professor of Exercise & Sport Science Daryl Mullholand has qualified to run in the famed Boston Marathon! Clocking a race time of 3:30:18 at the 26.2 mile Gasparilla Marathon held the last weekend of February in Tampa, Daryl praises the Lord for his strength.
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"Marathons always have your high moments and your low moments. You really find out what you are made of at these 'low' times." After a grueling race, Mr. Mullholand attributes his success and ability to finish strong to the prayers and encouragement of his family.
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Mr. Mullholand will now begin a strict training regimen for the Boston Marathon in April, 2011.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=833Barker Wins Student Essay Contesthttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=833
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:52:00 -0500
Students from fifty different Christian schools and churches were invited to participate in a student essay contest offered through the CCC admissions office. The topic given for this contest was 'Why is a Christian College Education Important?' The contest was open to all high school juniors or seniors from the invited organizations. Participants were limited to 300-500 words and were judged on writing skills and compelling content. The winner receives a 3 day, 2 night trip for themselves and their youth pastor and his wife to the Clearwater, Florida area, and a $1,000 scholarship to attend Clearwater Christian College. The contest generated many responses from students across the United States and gave youth pastors a forum to discuss Christian higher education in their student ministries.
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This year's winner was Emily Barker from Aurora, CO and attends Woodside Baptist Church in Denver. Emily is a home educated senior who plans to major in Social Studies Education in college. Emily will be accompanied by her youth pastor, Jonathan Scott and his wife Janae.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=832Causeway Recognitionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=832
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:15:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Yearbook_2009.jpg"><i>The Causeway 2009</i> received honorable mention in Taylor's <b>Yearbook Yearbook</b> national competition and publication. Through this recognition, Taylor features the 'best of the best' in scholastic journalism of its thousands of clients on the high school, college, and university levels.
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This years' staff included: Rebecca Wood (editor), Laura Broderick, Ben Burggraff, Michelle Burggraff, Jennifer Duncan, Shalom Ocampo, Annette Dzedzy, and Joy Morrill. Each staff member was assigned page spreads that included photography, features, and caption writing. The yearbook staff used Adobe CS2 for editing, layout, and publication.
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Reva Munro, the CCC yearbook advisor, said, "The 2009 <i>Causeway</i> staff was a young staff who worked hard to produce the 2009 book. Each year the staff chooses a theme that will help them to record the history of the school year. As the staff developed the theme 'Speak the Word,' they challenged the student body not only to speak the Word, but also to teach, live and spread the Word."
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=831Clearwater's Own Shoots for the Starshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=831
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:44:00 -0500
<img src="/images/BrookeB-1.jpg" style="float:left;width:150pxone of clearwater christian college's fin;padding-right:10px">One of Clearwater Christian College's finest, 2nd Lt. Brooke Begemann, USAF, is pursuing excellence in the clouds, but is destined for greatness among the stars. The 2009 Bachelor of Science (mathematics) graduate is currently pursuing her dream to become a NASA astronaut.
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"The military is the route I've chosen to obtain the quality pilot training, leadership skills, and physical fitness needed to meet basic qualifications before applying to NASA for selection into the Astronaut Candidate Program." Brooke believes that God has called her to be a witness within the USAF and ultimately NASA. She is a dedicated soldier and a strong witness for her faith. "I love being a part of the Air Force, even if it is another step towards my end goal. I have always been proud to be an American, and am thrilled to serve."
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The daughter of godly parents, she was taught at a young age to follow God's will for her life. Through her long years of ROTC, she has held on to the wise words of her father:<img src="/images/BrookeB-2.jpg" style="float:right;width:150px;padding:10px"> "God has given you your own unique identity that perfectly matches His own unique purpose for you... and when your identity meets His purpose, it's called God's perfect will. It means a life of glory to Him and blessing for you."
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CCC was a step towards her goal, but Brooke recognizes God's hand in drawing her to our school. "CCC was absolutely instrumental in helping me get to where I am today, not only academically, but also spiritually and socially. I am thankful to have had 3.5 wonderful years there." Her mathematics degree will also help her in the logistics of USAF training and NASA preparations. During her tenure at CCC, she received the Scholars Award through the USAF ROTC and led the Joint Leadership Command unit at USF for the Spring, 2009 semester.
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Inspired by the story of Rick Husband, Commander of the space shuttle Columbia, she knows that God has His hand upon her life and is guiding her in the direction that He has planned. "God has allowed me to keep chasing my dream [of becoming an astronaut], while using every step of the way for His ultimate glory. Regardless of our vocation, we all have the same purpose and mission as believers—that is, to share Christ and glorify God with our lives. That's what I'm striving for whether it leads to the stars or not."
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We're so proud of you, Brooke!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=830Twenties Reunion A Blessed Eventhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=830
Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:00:00 -0500
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The first-ever Twenties Reunion featuring individuals from the first twenty years of the college was held March 5-7, 2010 on the college campus. Over 75 faculty, staff, administrators, board members, and alumni, along with spouses and other family members from those early years participated in either or both the Remembrance Dinner held Friday evening and the Founders' Banquet on Saturday at noon. <br><br>The weekend started with a number of alumni coming on campus Friday for an official tour from 1974 Alumnus Brian Johnson who currently works in the college's admissions office. The biggest challenge for this group was to remember where things 'use to be' when they were students. <img src="/images/Twenties-1.jpg" style="float:right;width:225px;padding:10px">That evening we enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by our CCC Food Service Department in the Cathcart dining hall and then all proceeded to the chapel for the program, including a CCC Trivia game, video clips and photos from the past, and testimonials from almost everyone in attendance. The evening concluded with a tribute to Dr. Steele and a rousing word of encouragement from our Founder who in June will turn 90 years old.
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Other alumni and former staff joined us on Saturday at the Founders' Banquet. 1981 Alumnus Perry Cunningham opened our event with prayer. Three other alumni representing the 60's (Priscilla Cartwright), 70's (Joe Olachea), and 80's (David Altman) decades gave testimony of the impact of the college on their lives, ministries, and families. Everyone who attended commented on how much they enjoyed seeing one another again, how encouraged they were to see the college staying true to the founding purposes, and how much those who were unable to attend had missed.
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One unique blessing of our weekend was the good representation of graduates from the Bahamas. Perry Cunningham arrived earlier to speak in chapel to the student body on Thursday, March 4. His message from I Corinthians 10:13 will probably go down as one of the students' favorites from this semester (go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.clearwater.edu/news/chapelschedule.asp">http://www.clearwater.edu/news/chapelschedule.asp</a> to download). Cecile (Cartwright) Albury, Shevorne (Thompson) Avery, Priscilla (Beverly) Cartwright, Christine (Brice) Ellis, Judy (Penn) Robinson and Ancenette (Wallace) Shepherd joined him later that weekend.
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<h3>Look Who Attended</h3>
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<b>Alumni</b><br>
Cecile (Cartwright) Albury - 1990<br>
David and Teresa Altman-1986<br>
Shevorne (Thompson) Avery - 1993<br>
Joanna Barch-2004<br>
Priscilla (Beverly) Cartwright - 1972<br>
Perry Cunningham - 1981<br>
Kris DeWitt-1987<br>
Christine (Brice) Ellis - 1982<br>
Sharon Rose Enterline - 2007<br>
Joy (Morell) Ferkel - 1968-71<br>
Brian and Elaine Johnson - 1974<br>
Jeanne Johnson - 1983<br>
Diana Joss-1989<br>
George and Kim (Melius) Kisacky - 1980<br>
Jim and Betty (Woodward) Lehan - 1978<br>
Carl and Beth Martin-1977, 2008<br>
Nancy (Norris) Metzger-1982<br>
Tim Norris-1988-89<br>
Jim and Lyndie Olachea-1980<br>
Joe and Kim Olachea-1980<br>
Frank and Jasna Partridge-1989<br>
Craig and Becky(Appleton) Peters-1978<br>
Ben and Karin (Steele) Puckett-1976<br>
Judy (Penn) Robinson-1987<br>
Gary and Vicki (Seitz) Sharits-1985<br>
Ancenette (Wallace) Shepherd-1991<br>
Gary and Lynn (Fleming) Smith-1975, 1980<br>
John and Beth (Duran) Sparks (1978)<br>
Trent Stallings-1969<br>
David and Phyllis (Kauffman) Steele-1971<br>
Jon and Bea (Speer) Steele-1974, 1980<br>
Linda Stortz-1988<br>
Perry and Patricia (Cruz) Tibbetts-1979<br>
Bob and Bea (Near) Wade-1968<br>
Dan Wareing-2002<br>
Ben Weaver - 2008<br>
Michael Werner-1980<br>
Bobby and Karen Williams-1984<br>
Ken Winright-1973-75<br>
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<b>Faculty, Staff, Administration, Board</b><br>
Luann Bradshaw<br>
Bob and Helen Carver<br>
Bill and Karen Davis<br>
Wilbur Eifert<br>
Gaylon and Karen Johnson<br>
John Kruhmin<br>
Jean Macfarlane<br>
David and Betty Norris<br>
Ed Oliver<br>
George and Ginny Reynolds<br>
Larry and Joyce Satmary<br>
Norman Spotts<br>
Arthur Steele<br>
Elizabeth Werner<br>
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Click on the following links to view more photos from the weekend events:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=236">Twenties Reunion</a><br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=237">Founders Banquet</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=829Halstead Named Women's Basketball Coachhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=829
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:21:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Halstead_Melanee.jpg">Melanee Halstead has been named the Cougars' women's basketball coach for the 2010-2011 season. Coach Halstead has been involved in coaching for over 20 years, most recently at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatonna, Minnesota where she served as both women's basketball and volleyball coach. In her ten years at the helm of the Pillsbury program, Melanee was one of the most respected coaches in the North Central region and was twice selected the Northern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Coach of the Year. Coach Halstead also serves the NCCAA as the Division II Women's Basketball National Vice-Chair and will move into the role of National Chair after another year. In addition to her responsibilities as assistant dean of women, she served as assistant coach to the Lady Cougars during the 2009-2010 season. A graduate of Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Melanee also has her Master's Degree in Sport Coaching from the United States Sports Academy.
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We are pleased to have Coach Halstead's experience and solid philosophy of Christian athletics as an addition to our coaching staff. Athletic Director James Whitaker said, "We are thrilled to be able to add Melanee as our women's basketball coach. She is an experienced coach who will continue to build our program and enable us to compete successfully in the tough NCCAA South Region. More importantly, she has already shown an ability to build relationships with the players and disciple them in their walk with God. The future is bright for the Lady Cougar basketball program."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=825Duncan to Present Doctoral Dissertationhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=825
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:13:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Duncan_Ian.jpg">Ian Duncan has been chosen to present his doctoral dissertation to the American Institute of Higher Learning during their International Conference, March 17-19.
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After successfully defending his Doctorate of Business Administration dissertation, he was encouraged to submit his research to the AmHighEd for consideration. They accepted his dissertation and requested that he speak at the International Conference. In addition to presenting his dissertation, Dr. Duncan was asked to Chair a session during the conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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For more information about the American Institute of Higher Education, please visit their website at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amhighed.com">http://www.amhighed.com</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=824Werner Appointed Director of Libraryhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=824
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:20:00 -0500
<img src="/images/faculty/elizabethwerner.jpg" style="float:left;width:100px;padding-right:10px">Associate Librarian Elizabeth Werner was appointed Director of the Library in February 2010.
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Mrs. Werner replaced former director Michael Clater who left CCC in fall 2009 to join the staff of the Keystone Christian Education Association in Harrisburg, PA.
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Libby has been an employee at CCC for 35 years and has served most of her time in Easter Library.
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We are pleased to announce her promotion and look forward to her leadership over the daily happenings at Easter Library.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=823Casarow Selected as Guest Directorhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=823
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:04:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Casarow_Pattye.jpg">CCC Professor Dr. Pattye Casarow recently appeared as a guest director at the ProMusica Arizona Warland Workshop. Chosen from among a large number of applicants, Dr. Casarow was blessed to work with Mr. Dale Warland, well-known American conductor.
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The ProMusica Community Chorus held a one-day workshop with Mr. Warland in which four conductors were given the opportunity to work with the legendary conductor on their technique and composition. Each guest conductor was given four pieces of music and were told to prepare to conduct one of the selections. After an anonymous drawing and a little "switch" with a fellow conductor, Dr. Casarow was thrilled to conduct "How Many Bards," a piece of music by composer Michael Richardson. Dr. Warland instructed the conductors on how to improve their techniques, while praising their individual styles.
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"It was an amazing opportunity; I was blessed to be a part of this event and CCC will, in turn, be blessed by Mr. Warland's instruction." Dr. Casarow presently serves as Professor of Music, Chair of the CCC Music Department, and director of the CCC College Choir.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=822Champion Posts 500th Career Winhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=822
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:47:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Coach-Champion.jpg">Men's Basketball Coach Keith Champion recently achieved his 500th career win!
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Coach Champion, a new addition to the Cougar coaching staff for the 2009-2010 year, gives all glory to the Lord for his successful coaching record. "Anytime you have milestone wins as a coach, it is simply a reflection of the number of years you have coached. I have been blessed with good health, along with a desire to coach and work with athletes for 38 years. In those years, there are a lot of losses to go along with the wins, but it is the thrill of the coach/player relationships and the chance to minister in their lives that has kept me going. I am thankful for each and every player I have coached and the many teams I have had the opportunity to put out on the court. It is because of them and God's goodness in allowing me to remain in coaching that I have the numbers accumulated for any milestone total."
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While the bulk of Coach Champion's victories came before his association with Clearwater Christian College, we praise the Lord that he earned this achievement as a CCC Cougar. We look forward to many more successful years!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=811Students Show Support for FRAGhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=811
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:56:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Florida students show their gratitude for the FRAG.</span>
</div>Imagine what would happen to private higher education in Florida if the state did away with the FRAG (Florida Resident Access Grant). In today's economy, every state legislature is trying to cut costs in light of declining revenues. Many legislators lobby for their cause or against another's. For this reason, former CCC President Dr. George D. Youstra traveled to Tallahassee with seniors Michael Kleer of Miami and Music Brunetto of Clermont to meet with state legislators to stress the merits of the FRAG. They were joined by other students and representatives from ICUF (Independent Colleges and University of Florida) schools throughout the state. It was important for these state senators and representatives to put a face with one of the many programs that may fall to the cutting floor at budget time. From its beginnings in 1979, the FRAG emerged as a $750 grant and peaked to $3,000 annually in 2008. While the amount may seem insignificant to the whole cost of one's education, its disappearance may mean the difference between being able to attend college or not.
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Music Brunetto left Tallahassee impressed with the need to alert residents to let their representatives know how they feel. "The FRAG has been tested and tried over the last few years. After 2008 the FRAG began to take cuts as the Florida economy struggles. The issue is very pressing because Florida legislators have discussed the possibility of removing the FRAG altogether. The FRAG and its recipients are in danger and your support is needed. Sending a short letter or email to your hometown legislators, or even the governor, could be a great influence and a tremendous help."
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Those who wish to take Music's advice are encouraged to contact their representative (if you are uncertain: go to <a href="http://www.myfloridahouse.com">www.myfloridahouse.com</a>) and send them a short note thanking them for the FRAG and telling them what it has meant to you. Hearing these stories can make a huge difference. When a legislator receives a letter from a constituent that is directly impacted by the FRAG, it can have a much bigger impact than hearing it from other politicians.
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<span class=smalltext>Governor Charlie Crist with a number of students who receive the FRAG including two CCC students Michael Kleer (second row, third from the right) and Music Brunetto (Gov. Christ's immediate right)</span>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=802Volleyball Team Serves Up Another Victoryhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=802
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:50:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/vball_team.jpg">Although the season ended in November, the Lady Cougars Volleyball Team recently scored another victory—this time in the classroom. Last week, when the National Christian College Athletic Association announced their Fall Scholar Team Awards, the Lady Cougars were among twenty different fall athletic teams recognized as Team Scholars from colleges and universities across division I and II.
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The NCCAA has established the Scholar Team Award to honor NCCAA athletic teams that demonstrate academic success in the classroom, thereby emphasizing the importance of academics within the national organization and promoting individual student scholarship. All varsity teams must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.40 on a 4.00 scale in order to receive this award.
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Coach Denny was pleased with this year's team academic accomplishment. "The NCCAA honors individuals who excel in scholarship; it is only appropriate that they honor entire teams who perform well. Every season one of our goals is to have at least a 3.0 team G.P.A. This year, the players really exceeded my expectations by achieving a team G.P.A of 3.53. I believe this demonstrates that we can be successful in school as well as in sports. As a full time faculty member, I am always pleased when my teams do well academically."
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The members of this year's Scholar Team include five freshmen: Richelle Bucklin, Amanda Ison, Georganna Little, Alyse Sugimoto, and Cady Spraul; two sophomores: Emma Kile and Jessye Pisani; three juniors: Danielle Heffernan, Elisabeth Ennis and Kayla Whitely; and four seniors: Alyssa Hallice, Ashley Lawson, Rebekah Monhollen, and Christine Sugimoto.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=801President's and Dean's Lists Announced for Fall 2009http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=801
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:24:00 -0500
<b>President's List Recognition</b>: This list is reserved for full-time, degree-seeking students whose term GPA is 3.900 or better:
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Alldredge, Hillary<br>
Allen, Nathan<br>
Allman, Jessica <br>
Atkinson, Nicole<br>
Avriett, Trenton <br>
Blakemore, James Ryan<br>
Bucklin, Richelle<br>
Carlton, William<br>
Carowick, Paul<br>
Castelao, Shelby<br>
Clark, Erika<br>
Cleveland, Kyle<br>
Conrad, Paul<br>
Creech, Megan<br>
DeWalt, Janell<br>
DeWalt, Natalie<br>
Dobbs, Andrea<br>
Driver, Bethany<br>
Dunlap, Laura<br>
Elitz, Laura<br>
Feliz, Alicia<br>
Hale, Jeremy<br>
Hauser, Natalie<br>
Heinz, Amanda<br>
Heinz, Lucy<br>
Hollenbach, Dexter<br>
Hoyt, Evan<br>
Johnson, Lauren<br>
Jones, Jessica<br>
Kennedy, Audra Rae<br>
Kettenton, Joshua<br>
Kinkade, Matthew<br>
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Kiskaddon, Eric<br>
Kiskaddon, Lindsey<br>
Lent, Sarah<br>
Lewis, Justin<br>
Manfredi, Rebecca Lynn<br>
Maniscalco, Sean<br>
Mason, Laura<br>
McCoy, Lauren<br>
McDuffie, Cynthia<br>
Mohr, Julie<br>
Moline, Daniel<br>
Murray, Kymberly<br>
Rambana, Katrina<br>
Rambana, Sheree<br>
Redcay, Andrew<br>
Royall, Carla<br>
Sherman, Corianne<br>
Sisto, Cassidy<br>
Spraul, John Tyler<br>
Stewart, Jessica<br>
Stoll, Holly<br>
Sugimoto, Christine<br>
Teekell, Julia<br>
Tierney, Samantha<br>
Trine, Allyson<br>
Valcin, Bothvill<br>
Walker, Michael<br>
Whiteley, Kayla<br>
Williams, Naomi<br>
Winship, Brandon<br>
Witmer, Paul<br>
Worrell, Britney<br>
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<b>Dean's List Recognition</b>: This list is reserved for full-time, degree-seeking students whose term GPA is at least 3.500 but not greater than 3.899:
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Auchtung, Matt <br>
Baird, Willard Wesley III<br>
Ballew, Leslie<br>
Barroso, Erika<br>
Bechtel, Justina<br>
Beppel, Andrea<br>
Bergey, Jarrod<br>
Blackwell, Jillian Patricia<br>
Bohannon, Andrew<br>
Boley, Ahna<br>
Brock-Jones, Victoria<br>
Brudage, Stephanie<br>
Burggraff, Michelle<br>
Carr, Marisa<br>
Carrera, Lyle<br>
Davis, Grace<br>
Deal, Andrew<br>
Driver, Tabitha<br>
Druin, Rebecca Ann<br>
Duncan, James<br>
Dzedzy, Annette<br>
Flanagan, Daniel<br>
Ghareeb, George<br>
Ghareeb, Jessica<br>
Good, Joseph<br>
Gotcher, Mackenzie<br>
Gray, Michele<br>
Hallice, Alyssa<br>
Harding, James Luke<br>
Hart, Alyssa<br>
Heidman, Justin<br>
Henry, David<br>
Hildebrand, McKinley<br>
Hoag, Amy<br>
Howell, Kristen<br>
Hughes, Katelyn<br>
Ison, Amanda<br>
Johnson, Brianna<br>
Jones, Colton<br>
Kile, Emma<br>
Kleer, Michael<br>
Klinger, Emilie<br>
Lewis, Jared<br>
Lufkin, Keren<br>
Makso, Justin<br>
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Marinello, Philip<br>
Martell, Michael<br>
Martin, Joanna<br>
Martin, Madeline<br>
Mateo, Jessica<br>
McLanahan, Jonathan<br>
Monhollen, Rebekah<br>
Mull, Melissa<br>
Murdock, Wes<br>
Perrie, Nathan<br>
Perry, Elizabeth<br>
Pierce, Hilary Jean<br>
Pierce, Kristin<br>
Pisani, Jessica<br>
Price, Elisa<br>
Pruett, Madeline<br>
Rauba, Laura<br>
Rawsthorne, Mark<br>
Rivas, Sandra<br>
Roberts, Joel Thomas<br>
Rollings, Christina<br>
Rothier, Dereck<br>
Schmidt, Tracy<br>
South, Bradley<br>
Spraul, Cady Allison<br>
Staudinger, Gregory<br>
Stimson, David<br>
Stimson, Shaun<br>
Suffi, Jaclyn<br>
Thomas, Elisabeth<br>
Treptau, Matthew<br>
Troyer, Erinn<br>
Tutko, Angela<br>
Twigg, Justin<br>
Twigg, Lydia Joy<br>
Valentine, Brian<br>
Vance, Geoffrey<br>
Vizcaino, Magdanny<br>
Webb, Gabrielle<br>
Weber, Felicia<br>
Wells, Matthew<br>
White, Joseph<br>
Williamson, Andrea<br>
Winship, Corey<br>
Wolstenholme, James
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=785Cougar Classic is a Slam-Dunk!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=785
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:16:00 -0500
<img src="/images/hs_tournament_2010-4.jpg" style="float:left;width:300px;padding-right:10px">
(2/2/10) This past weekend the Cougars hosted the annual Cougar Classic High School Basketball Tournament. The tournament field was made up of 7 Christian schools from Florida including Berean Christian School (W. Palm Beach), Lakeland Christian School (Lakeland), Florida Christian School (Miami), Indian Rocks Christian School (Largo), Highlands Christian Academy (Pompano Beach), Keswick Christian School (St. Petersburg), Faith Baptist Christian School (Brandon), and Wilmington Christian Academy from Wilmington, North Carolina.
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This tournament proved to be very exciting with a number of close, competitive games. In addition to playing 3 games on campus, each team was also able to get more information about CCC and experience a taste of the college life by eating meals in Cathcart, watching the Cougar men's team defeat Southeastern Bible College, and participating in several contests. Among the favorites were a team shooting competition, dunk contest, and 3 point shooting contest.
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In an exciting championship game, Florida Christian proved to be too much for Highlands Christian and won the tournament. They took home the trophy and title of 2010 Cougar High School Basketball Tournament Champions.
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Clearwater Christian College men's basketball coach, Keith Champion, said, "This was a very competitive tournament in which the coaches and the athletes did a remarkable job. The teams in the final four all had 15 or more wins and that made the semi-finals and finals action packed games. It was a great tournament. Congratulations to all of the participating teams for the work they put in to make our 2010 high school tournament a success."
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Below is a list of awards that were given out during the tournament:
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<b>Tournament Champion</b> - Florida Christian School<br>
<b>Tournament Runner-Up</b> - Highlands Christian Academy<br>
<b>Sportsmanship Award</b> - Keswick Christian School<br>
<b>Tournament Most Valuable Player</b> - Andrew Smith - Highlands Christian Academy<br>
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<img src="/images/hs_tournament_2010-3.jpg" style="float:right;width:300px;padding-left:10px">
<b>All-Tournament Team</b><br><br>
1. Nathan Tew - Wilmington Christian<br>
2. Denardo Williams - Faith Baptist Christian<br>
3. Gabe Hantzberger - Highlands Christian<br>
4. Johnny Lantz - Berean Christian<br>
5. David Fernandez - Florida Christian<br>
6. Alix Moise - Berean Christian<br>
7. Tanner Wozniak - Keswick Christian<br>
8. Sean Culkin - Indian Rocks Christian<br>
9. Kyle Sikura - Florida Christian<br>
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<b>Dunk Contest Champion</b> - Denardo Williams
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<b>3 Point Shooting Champion</b> - Johnny Lantz
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=784One Step Closer to Her Goalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=784
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:17:00 -0500
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In December 2009, CCC Psychology Professor, Dr. Kris DeWitt, moved one step closer to her goal of publishing an in-depth study book about the value and necessity of forgiveness. In conjunction with VDM Publishers, Dr. DeWitt has published <i>Finding Freedom in Forgiveness</i>, the intellectual foundation for her future book.
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"I published this book because it is an off-shoot of my dissertation. In all my years of counseling, I noticed that people harbor bitterness and carry heavy loads when there is no need to be burdened down with such weight," she said when asked about her book. "We need to learn the value of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a lovely idea...until you have something to forgive. Forgiveness may be costly, but the payoff includes a wonderful sense of freedom."
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"It is interesting that forgiveness is something we gratefully receive from others, often times more than something we freely give to others. But choosing not to forgive imprisons us in the past and locks out all potential for change. In fact, harboring resentment and bitterness hurts us more than anyone else. Consider this: When a person has been hurt and chooses unforgiveness; it is like drinking a poison and hoping the other person will die. Forgiveness is a journey that may be lengthy and may be costly, but it is a journey worth taking. Whatever forgiveness costs us, unforgiveness costs us far more."
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Dr. DeWitt has blended her educational background, professional experience, and community workshops into a detailed course on forgiveness. She periodically conducts classes on this topic at Starkey Road Baptist Church, Seminole, Florida. Even though her schedule is full of speaking engagements and classes, she always has time for her students. "My office is always open for anyone who needs to talk."
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The purpose of Dr. DeWitt's recent publication is to support her forth-coming book and supply the intellectual basis upon which she will build her case for forgiveness. For more information about <i>Finding Freedom in Forgiveness</i>, please contact Dr. DeWitt at
<a target="_blank" href="mailto:krisdewitt@clearwater.edu">krisdewitt@clearwater.edu</a>.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=770Homecoming 2010! - A Huge Successhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=770
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:29:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College celebrated its annual Homecoming in grand style on Saturday, January 16. Traditional homecoming events included the annual alumni baseball game and home basketball contests against Pensacola Christian College. Coming off two weeks of atypical cold weather, including four consecutive days of subfreezing cold, the 2010 baseball team officially opened their season with a game in balmy, but acceptable, 70&deg; temperature. The strong 2010 alumni team was led by former coach, Ron Edson and included fourteen representatives from a number of graduating classes: Michael Surles ('08), Phil Knight ('06), Jonathan Domico ('04), Will Burgos ('09), Matt Stenberg ('02), Andrew Stenberg ('05), Shawn Lockhart ('03), Nathan Brown ('07), Rob Copenhaver ('09), Chad Luke ('03) , James Coffman ('07), Martin Hughes (staff), Chris Seely ('08), and Ryan Mayer ('09). While the alumni team lost 13-10, everyone said it was a close game. The difference of one or two plays made the CCC Cougars the 2010 alumni game winners.
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From baseball, we ran to the gym for the annual CCC vs. PCC home game. In both contests, the Cougar teams came out fighting. Early on in each game, CCC established a solid lead. A packed crowd (standing room only) witnessed a tremendous effort by both Cougar teams. In the girl's contest, the Cougars went into half-time with a 43-25 lead and finished the game with a 76-55 win. Katie Mullins led the Cougars in scoring with 18 points.
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The men's game started much the same with the Cougars leading 50-32 at half time. PCC attempted to come back in the second half, but the Cougars held their own, winning 86-78. While the point scoring was spread pretty evenly throughout the team, freshman Andy Carson led with 17 points. Alumni from the classes of 2005, 2000, 1990, 1980, and 1970 were recognized at half time. Students and alumni participated in a peanut guessing contest with CCC student Ashley Lawson winning the grand prize—an IPod Shuffle.
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In addition to the athletic contests, the Alumni Association offered four Info-Fun Sessions featuring CCC alumni Anthony Wilson ('04) and Sarah (Puckett) Taylor ('99). These new classes were a welcome addition to the day's typical events. Anthony discussed the importance of having a will and identified decisions that individuals must consider as they pursue such ventures. <img src="/images/scrapbooking_2010.jpg" style="float:left;width:235px;padding:8px">Plenty of questions and possible scenarios helped participants focus on their current needs. Sarah's sessions were more hands-on. In her first session, she led her students in making photo and scrapbook albums using paper bags and crafts supplies. In her second session, she introduced her students to the world of digital scrapbooking. Lecturing was kept to a minimum, as Sarah moved from individual to individual, helping them design their own unique gift. Participants for all sessions included interested alumni and current CCC students.
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Please click on the following links for more pictures from Homecoming:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=229">Alumni Baseball Game</a><br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=230">Basketball Games</a>
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=768Beloved Professor Promoted to Gloryhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=768
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:54:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Mattice_Howard_2.jpg"><i>"My heart's desire is to see my students mature spiritually, intellectually, and socially. I want them to become beacons for Christ in this present spiritually-darkened world. Teaching at Clearwater Christian College has fulfilled my dream of being a member of a community of Christian scholars and students whose common purpose is to serve our God. My passion for teaching stems from the joy of observing students increase in faith and knowledge as they prepare for their chosen life's work."<br>
Dr. Howard Mattice 1935-2010</i>
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Dr. Howard Mattice, professor of education and history, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2010. He slipped sweetly into the presence of his Savior while at home in Clearwater, Florida. The viewing and funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 21, at Moss Feaster Funeral Home, 1320 Main Street, Dunedin. The viewing is from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and the funeral is at 4:00 p.m.
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Dr. Mattice initially joined the faculty of the College in 1990 after 29 years in various posts in the public school system of New York City. While at Clearwater, he taught in the education and history departments and served as the chairman of the department of education for several years. Prior to his ministry at CCC, Dr. Mattice enjoyed several jobs that required him to write social studies, history, and world studies curriculum and testing materials. In addition to his official duties as a professor at CCC, Dr. Mattice wrote several articles for the student newspaper, <i>The Angle</i>.
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After a brief retirement in 1999, Dr. Mattice returned to CCC in 2002 as a part-time professor of education and history. He also participated on various faculty and staff committees. A faithful member of Starkey Road Baptist Church in Seminole, FL, he was a co-teacher of a fifth grade boys Sunday school class. Dr. Mattice was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine, and leaves behind grandchildren, two sons, Stephen and Kevin, and a brother, William.
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Dr. Mary Draper, vice president for academic affairs, said, "Dr. Mattice loved students and he loved Clearwater Christian College. Teaching and working with the students were his life's blood. Dr. Mattice was a wise and caring faculty member, and he is greatly missed. Though part time, he chaired a committee, advised social studies education majors, and helped in any way he could."
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Dr. Gary Smith, chairman of graduate studies, said, "Dr. Howard Mattice was a tremendously gifted Christian educator who greatly contributed to the quality of the education programs at Clearwater Christian College. He was my mentor and loyal friend, and I will truly miss him."
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Dr. Mattice will be missed, but we rest in the knowledge that he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=763Students Present Communication Projectshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=763
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:19:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Lonzo Saunders, Emilie Klinger, and Travis Freeburg</span>
</div>It has been said that one of the best methods of communication is to "Seek first to understand, then to be understood" (Stephen Covey). At Clearwater Christian College, three seniors have spent four years seeking to understand the complexities of communication and are now ready to launch their careers within the fields of Public and Private Relations. On Thursday, December 3, Travis Freeburg, Lonzo Saunders, and Emilie Klinger presented their senior Communication Arts projects in a three-part senior seminar.
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The seminar began with an audio-visual presentation by Travis Freeburg that highlighted the basics of Audio Visual Production in the twenty-first century. "It's great to have something to research and love at the same time." Travis defined AV Production as "videotaping, editing, and distributing a finished video product to the consumer." With a family history of photojournalism, videographers, and public communications, he is building a successful audio-visual business through word-of-mouth in the Tampa Bay community. His resume' includes wedding videos, video captures for the college, and fine arts event videography.
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Following Travis, Lonzo Saunders presented an informative essay presentation about Sports Journalism. As a sports journalism intern at <i>The Tampa Tribune</i>, Lonzo received first-class training in writing for athletic events and about sports figures. He is thankful for the opportunity to work for the <i>Tribune</i> because it will open doors for his future employment. Beginning with an in-depth look at the beginnings of sports journalism following World War II, Lonzo defined each job within the journalistic world. Our society depends upon sports journalism because, "without sports journalism, you wouldn't know who was who in the sports world." He hopes to launch his career within the industry after graduation.
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Emilie Klinger was the last Communication Arts major to present a senior project. Emilie gave a fascinating speech about the inner workings of public relations. "Public Communication is the broad term for public relations. It is communication between an organization or company and its receiver." Emilie chose PR as her major because of a lucrative internship in the Public Relations Department of the City of Safety Harbor. Her responsibilities included representing community opinions, press releases, newsletter contributions, and graphic design work. She desires to enter the field of public relations on the governmental level after graduation.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=759SACS Approves the M.Ed. in Educational Leadershiphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=759
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:18:00 -0500
Clearwater, FL—On December 8, 2009 the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) announced that Clearwater Christian College is approved to award the Master of Education in Educational Leadership. This decision was made at the annual meeting held in Atlanta, GA.
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Gary Smith</span>
</div>Dr. Gary Smith, Chairman of Graduate Studies, commented on this approval. "Receiving SACS accreditation for the Master of Education in Educational Leadership is gratifying. SACS holds high standards of excellence, and this confirms that the graduate program offers quality and rigor."
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In April 2007, the Florida Department of Education granted CCC the authority to offer the graduate program. In June 2007, Clearwater submitted an application to SACS with the intention to offer graduate courses and programs with the first being a Master of Education in Educational Leadership through online education. This submission was accompanied by supporting documents affirming the validity of the request for substantive change, i.e., the offering of a new program on an advanced degree level. At the December 2007 SACS meeting, the commission announced its preliminary approval for Clearwater to offer graduate programs and to use online instruction as the primary delivery mode for both undergraduate and graduate courses and programs. Clearwater held the first M.Ed. classes during summer 2008.
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The SACS Commission sent a substantive change committee to visit the campus in April 2009. During their visit, the committee interviewed undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and administrators to learn more about Clearwater Christian College. The SACS accreditation requirements and standards for an institution such as CCC—an institution already accredited—call for careful scrutiny of how a new graduate level program will relate to the college's mission and goals. The SACS decision on December 8 represents the final step for approval of the substantive change.
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The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare and equip teachers and administrators with the knowledge and skills to be effective educational administrators. In 2010, the program will be offered totally online with no residency requirements, allowing students world-wide the opportunity to pursue their graduate studies from CCC. At the May 2010 commencement, the first M.Ed. students will receive their degrees.
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"The master's degree in Educational leadership adds another dimension of learning and opportunity for the college and its graduates. Alumni and educators have been asking for a graduate program; this program answers their request. The quality of our undergrad education programs is mirrored on the graduate level: all of the graduate faculty have academic and experiential credentials," said Dr. Mary Draper, Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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Clearwater Christian College received initial accreditation from SACS in 1984, then reaffirmation in 1989 and 1999. The college is currently undergoing another reaffirmation process and will be notified of the Commission's decision at the December 2010 annual meeting. Mr. Eric Lovik, Director of Institutional Research and Clearwater's SACS liaison, said, "The substantive change site visit earlier this year was a good experience that has helped us prepare for the upcoming reaffirmation site visit in February 2010. The work that we put into developing our self-study for the substantive change gave us an excellent foundation for the institutional compliance report that we submitted three months ago."
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If you have questions or comments regarding CCC's regional accreditation, please email them to <a target="_blank" href="mailto:accreditation@clearwater.edu">accreditation@clearwater.edu</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=757Tournament Grabs a Hole-in-One!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=757
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:30:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Dr. Dave Burggraff and his son Phil Burggraff</span>
</div>Golf. It is a game of strategy, a relaxing stroll over lush, green fairways, a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and a vacation from work. Golf is more than a game—it's an experience. Each year the Development Department at Clearwater Christian College hosts a special golf tournament to give supporters and friends the opportunity to "get away," while raising funds for institutional events and scholarship programs.
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On November 13, 2009, over a hundred golfers gathered to play a round at the Westchase Country Club. The 9th Annual Cougar Golf Classic was a resounding success! Over the course of the day, participants competed in several contests, including putting, chipping, longest drive, and closest to hole. A new addition to the tournament games was a "T Guess" where contestants guessed the number of t's in a jar—a contest that was won with a guess of 897, the exact number!
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<span class=smalltext>Greg Livingston</span>
</div>According to Dan Wareing, Director of the Annual Fund, "The morning of the golf tournament is usually one of organized chaos for those of us who work behind the scenes. This year was no exception to that, but everything came together beautifully as all involved pitched in to make this year's tournament even more successful than last year. We praise the Lord for the great crowd of golfers and a beautiful day at Westchase." The CCC scholarship fund has been replenished by the generous donations and gifts by the golf tournament attendees and sponsors.
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At the end of the day, the CCC ministry team blessed tournament attendees with the song "Complete in Thee" combined with testimonies between verses. The entire group joined in song and praised God for His blessing upon 2009. Terry Wild, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, said a few words and closed the day.
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The administration of Clearwater Christian College would like to thank the participants and sponsors of this year's tournament. Make sure to plan to be a part of the 10th Annual Cougar Classic in November 2010!
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<h4>Tournament Winners and Top Scores</h4>
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<span class=smalltext>Team with best gross score: Dr. Jay Lowe, team captain, and his son Brian Lowe, and other team members, Jay St. John and Al Donald</span>
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<b>Team with best Gross Score:</b><br>
Dr. Jay Lowe<br>
Brian Lowe<br>
Al Donald<br>
Jay St. John<br><br>
<b>Team with best Net Score:</b><br>
Dwight McEntire<br>
Greg Blackburn<br>
Adam Stuck<br>
Tom Parsley<br><br>
<b>Closest to the Hole:</b> Greg Blackburn <br><br>
<b>Longest Drive:</b> Brett Hitchcock<br><br>
<b>Winner - Putting Contest:</b> Charlie Creech<br><br>
<b>Winner - Chipping Contest:</b> Alan Benson<br><br>
Click on the following link for more photos from the event:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=226">Photo Gallery/Cougar Classic Golf Tournament</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=743Men's Soccer Wins First National Tournamenthttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=743
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:38:00 -0500
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On Monday, November 16, the Clearwater Christian College men's soccer team defeated Southeastern University 2-1 to win the NCCAA II National Championship. Tyler Spraul, captain and South Region Player of the Year, scored an amazing goal in overtime to earn the first men's soccer national championship in school history. Spraul's goal came only 2 minutes into the first golden-goal overtime on a full volley past the Southeastern keeper into the upper left corner off a cross from Danny Post. The goal set off a wild celebration as the Cougars celebrated their stunning win with the over 500 ecstatic fans who had made the trip over to Kissimmee to support the team.
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"That was probably one of the best goals I have ever been a part of - especially given what was at stake in the match. Tyler is a great clutch player, and he again came up huge for us tonight," said Coach James Whitaker after the match.
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Drew Custer scored the first goal 22 minutes into the 1st half from 10 yards out off an assist from Juan Robayo. The first half of the match continued back and forth with both teams creating chances, but both defenses held strong with the halftime score 1-0.
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The second half began much like the first. Southeastern slowly gained momentum, creating a number of chances until they equalized on a header from Stephen Eppinger with 11 minutes left in the match. Both defenses held strong and regulation ended with a 1-1 tie.
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After re-grouping in overtime, the Cougars came out strong, intent on getting the game winning goal. Danny Post out-raced the Fire defender to the ball and served a great cross to the top of the box for Spraul who hammered it home to give the Cougars the win and the National Championship. After the match, Spraul said, "Beating Southeastern in the National Championship was the perfect ending to a season I'll never forget."
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This was the 4th meeting between the two teams this season. After splitting their regular season matches, Clearwater also defeated the Fire in the South Region Championship game by a score of 1-0. Clearwater had earned the automatic bid to the national tournament and entered the tournament as the #3 seed. Southeastern earned the lone at-large bid to the tournament and came in as the #5 seed. Both teams had advanced through the first 2 rounds of the national tournament, with Clearwater defeating Northland International University (Wisconsin) and Ohio Christian University, and Southeastern defeating Lancaster Bible College (Pennsylvania) and Providence College (Manitoba, Canada).
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When asked about the match and the rivalry, Whitaker added, "This was another epic battle between 2 great teams. Both teams know each other so well, and we knew it was going to be at least a 90 minute match. I'm so proud of our players. They worked so hard and battled all season. This was a fitting end to an amazing season."
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Clearwater finished its season with a 14-2-4 record and a 3-1 record versus Southeastern. Goalkeeper Anthony DeRosse, midfielder Tyler Spraul, and central defender Matt Tewes were named All-Tournament for their outstanding play over the weekend, and Tewes was also named the Most Outstanding Player. In addition, James Whitaker took home the award as the NCCAA II National Coach of the Year.
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The crowning moment of CCC's men's soccer team was not only witnessed by hundreds of excited fans, but also by the coaches that have seen the team from its beginnings. Mr. Bob Carver, Dr. Phil Larson, and Mr. Mark Bates were there to cheer the team on. "I wouldn't have missed it for the world!" said Mr. Carver. "I was absolutely ecstatic! Being there with Phil Larsen and Mark Bates, in addition to James Whitaker, showed the progression of coaches since 1977. It was very exciting. There were a lot of fans in support of the team and it was the perfect black-out night."
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=741Clearwater Wins Fourth Straight NCCAA National Volleyball Championshiphttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=741
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:32:00 -0500
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Clearwater Christian College participated in the 2009 NCCAA II National Volleyball Championship this past weekend at the Kissimmee Civic Center. The team captured another national championship banner for the fourth straight season marking their ninth national title in the past 15 years.
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The Cougars were among ten teams across the United States and Canada who qualified for the NCCAA National Tournament; eight regional winners and two at-large bids. Teams represented included Clearwater Christian College and Trinity College from Florida, Philadelphia Biblical University from Pennsylvania, West Coast Christian College from California, Manhattan College from Kansas, Ozark Christian College from Missouri, Kentucky Christian College, Lincoln Christian University from Illinois, Providence College from Canada, and Grace University from Omaha, Nebraska.
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<img src="/images/vb_nationals_09_2.jpg" style="float:right;width:215px;padding-left:10px">During the three-day event, Clearwater went undefeated in pool play, winning matches against West Coast College, Grace University, Providence College, and Kentucky Christian College. On Saturday in the semi-final match, the Lady Cougars defeated Manhattan Christian College 25-6; 25-17; 25-12, placing them into the championship match against Lincoln Christian University. This match up was a repeat of the 2008 final, where CCC defeated Lincoln in a five game finish for the national title.
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In an exciting championship match, Clearwater came out strong in game one and totally dominated with their outstanding defense and solid offense to win 25-12. During game two, the Cougars continued their outstanding offense led by setter Elisabeth Ennis and hitters Richelle Bucklin, Emma Kile and Alyssa Hallice, while the defensive effort was sparked by senior Christine Sugimoto. <img src="/images/vb_nationals_09_3.jpg" style="float:left;width:225px;padding:10px">However during game two, the Red Lions settled down and fought back to get into the match. Although dropping that set 22-25, the Lincoln team continued to work hard. During the third set it appeared that Lincoln might go down in three straight, but their three All Americans came alive and took charge, leading the Red Lions to 26-24 win. For the rest of the championship match, the two teams fought back and forth in dominating offense countered with tenacious defense in a battle for the national title.
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During the fourth game, Lincoln won 25-23, a win that forced a fifth set to determine the national champions. In the final game, no team gained more than a two-point advantage throughout. With a score of 13-13, Clearwater called a time out. The two teams exchanged points to a 15-15 tie. The final two points scored in the match were a missed serve by a Lincoln player followed by a serve by CCC's Ashley Lawson and a big double block by Alyssa Hallice and Liz Ennis to win the final point of the match and secure their fourth straight NCCAA National Championship.
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<img src="/images/vb_recognitions_09.jpg" style="float:right;width:250px;padding-left:10px">Several CCC players were honored during the National Tournament including First Team All-Americans Alyssa Hallice and Emma Kile while Richelle Bucklin and Christine Sugimoto were named to the Second Team All-American Team. Scholar Athletes included Christine Sugimoto, Kayla Whitely and Danielle Heffernan. Alyssa Hallice was named as Player of the Year and All Tournament honors included Emma Kile and Christine Sugimoto with Alyssa Hallice being named the MVP of the national tournament.
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Clearwater's overall record this season was 45-4, setting a new team record for most wins in a season. The Lady Cougars went undefeated against NCCAA II colleges and also had several big wins over NCCAA I, NAIA, NJCAA, and NCAA II & III colleges. Winning the competitive Hillsborough tournament against two nationally ranked NJCAA I programs a few weeks ago was a highlight of their season.
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According to Coach Denny, "We are very thankful for the successful season that the Lord gave us. With only four players coming back from last year's championship team, I was amazed at how well our new players came in and contributed immediately. The Lord brought in some great new players to help us keep up our winning tradition. This year was especially rewarding because the team strived to do all things with excellence as unto the Lord and not unto man."
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=733Alumni Basketball Games: The Ups and Downshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=733
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:16:00 -0500
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<span class=smalltext>Jen Wilson drives to basket by defenders.</span>
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The 2009 Alumni Basketball games held Saturday, November 7 experienced some new firsts for this event. A lower than average turnout caused the
ladies' game to turn into a contest played by a divided squad comprised of participating alumni and all members of the current 2009-2010 women's
basketball team. A positive outcome was that everyone had an opportunity to play, and our alumni players even had a chance to catch their breath
every once in a while. A number of our alumni were unable to participate this year because of the distance, conflicts with their own schedules as
women's volleyball or basketball coaches at their respective schools, or recent births and pregnancies. Special thanks to Kristin Herman ('06),
Jen Wilson ('04), and Bethany Williams ('08) for coming out.
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<span class=smalltext>Anthony Wilson stops Lorenzo Saunders as Jim Sanney and Bryan Spears watch.</span>
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In contrast, the Alumni men's game experienced a greater than usual turnout with 13 graduates and former students participating. The alumni team
headed by Anthony Wilson ('04) and Sean Brady ('06) battled against first-year CCC coach Keith Champion and his stronger Cougar team. The final
score of 124-86 was the highest score in years for an alumni contest and hopefully indicates the ability and confidence needed by this year's
Cougars to participate in a competitive NCCAA division II. In addition, we also saw a larger than usual crowd including students, friends, and
families of both alumni and current CCC players. Others joining our alumni team included graduates Kyle Gibson ('01), Lance Cook ('02), Jim Sanney ('04), Mark
MacFawn ('05), Michael Hudson ('07), Larry Bache ('08), Jeremy Ham ('09), Paul Finelli ('98) and former players, Alex Pasquine, Marc Lazzare, and Ariel Betancourt. Also among those in attendance at the games but not playing were alumnus Jennifer Towler ('92), Kipp Imel ('99),
and Chad Heffelfinger ('99).
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Click on the following link to view more photos from the event:<br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=225">Photo Gallery: Alumni Basketball Games</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=727Cougars Succeed at Regional Championshipshttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=727
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:42:00 -0500
(11/3/09) The volleyball team and men's soccer team won the NCCAA II regional tournaments, and they will be competing along with the women's soccer team in the NCCAA II national championship tournaments on November 12-16, 2009.
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<h3>Women's Volleyball</h3>
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The CCC Volleyball Team traveled to Kissimmee, Florida over the weekend to compete for their 17th NCCAA South Region Championship. Six regional teams participated in this year's tournament hosted by Florida Christian College.
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Heading into the tournament, CCC went undefeated in regional play during the regular season and secured the first seed. During pool play, the Cougars took the first match from the host school Florida Christian 25-8; 25-15; 25-7. During the second match of the first day CCC won over Piedmont Baptist College, 25-6; 25-9; 25-12. By going undefeated on day one, the Clearwater team had a bye in the first round of the single elimination tournament during the second day. In the semi-finals, the Cougars won in three straight sets over Toccoa Falls College, 25-9; 25-13; 25-16 placing them into the championship match with undefeated Trinity College of Florida. The Cougars won the championship match in three straight sets, 25-13; 25-14; 25-16.
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Clearwater's offense dominated throughout the tournament with outstanding set selection by junior setter Elisabeth Ennis. Freshman Richelle Bucklin, sophomore Emma Kile, and senior Alyssa Hallice combined had over 10 kills per game. The CCC defense dominated the match as well with some outstanding back row play by Chrissie Sugimoto and Amanda Ison. The four match sweep made Clearwater the 2009 South Regional Champions. This is the 17th time the Clearwater Volleyball Team has captured this title since joining the NCCAA II.
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CCC senior, Ashley Lawson (who was not able to play over the weekend due to a back injury), was given an Honorable Mention for the All-Region honors. Senior Chrissie Sugimoto and junior Elisabeth Ennis were named to the Second Team All-Region Team, while Richelle Bucklin, Emma Kile, and Alyssa Hallice were all named to the First Team All-Region. For the third year in a row, Alyssa Hallice and Chrissie Sugimoto received the South Region's Most Valuable Player and Libero of the Year for the South Region, respectively.
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The Lady Cougars finish out their regular season play on Tuesday, November 4 against NAIA opponent, Webber International University. The game is at home and starts at 7:00 p.m. The team will then be traveling back to Kissimmee, Florida to compete in the NCCAA II National Tournament November 12-14, 2009.
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<h3>Men's Soccer</h3>
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The men's soccer team defeated Southeastern University 1-0 on Saturday night to win the NCCAA II South Region Championship in Lakeland, Florida. The Cougars were ranked #3 in the nation coming into the match, and the Fire were ranked #7. The game-winning goal came in the 40th minute of the first half when Carl Lassegue scored off a through ball from Tyler Spraul to put the Cougars in command.
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Early in the match, the Cougar defense was tested as Southeastern played very direct, putting the Cougars under pressure as they looked to seize an early lead for the Fire. The Cougar defense, led by keeper Anthony DeRosse and defenders Matt Tewes, Jeff Crews, and Lucas Hollenbach, was up to the challenge and were able to keep the Fire away. Midway through the first half, the Cougars regained the momentum and began to open up the Fire's defense and create opportunities to score. Near the end of the first half, the Cougars capitalized on a free kick for the game-winning goal.
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The Cougars came out of halftime very motivated, putting the Fire under pressure, and intent on getting the 2nd goal to take control of the match. 10 minutes into the 2nd half, Juan Robayo found space behind the Southeastern defense and played a perfect ball across the goal mouth to Adam Stallings whose volley barely missed over the crossbar. The game continued to go back and forth from end to end as both teams continued to pressure the opponent's goal. The Cougar defense showed why it has led the nation in goals per game as they continued to battle and kept the Fire at bay.
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As the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard, the Cougar team and fans celebrated a hard-fought win and the South Region Championship. With the win, Clearwater improved their record to 13-1-3 and also earned an automatic bid to the NCCAA II National Tournament on November 12-16 in Kissimmee, Florida.
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8 CCC players received All-Region awards at the tournament. Tyler Spraul was named South Region Player of the Year, joined by Anthony DeRosse, Juan Robayo, and Matt Tewes as 1st Team All Region members. Jeff Crews was named to the 2nd Team All-Region Team, while Bill Carlton, Drew Custer, and Adam Stallings were named Honorable Mention All-Region.
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<h3>Women's Soccer</h3>
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The Lady Cougars traveled to Lakeland for the regional championship game—a tough face off against rival Southeastern Fire, the number 1 ranked team in the country. Both defenses played very well and CCC goalie, Megan Dixon, made a few key saves in the first half to keep Southeastern off the board.
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Seven minutes into the second half Southeastern scored to give them a 1-0 lead. The Fire built upon this opportunity and increased the lead to 3-0 in the 77th and 78th minutes of the game. The Lady Cougars couldn't beat the Southeastern defense and the game ended in a 3-0 loss.
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Andrea Dobbs, Anna Lufkin, and Lora Vaughn were named Team All Region and Andrea Williamson was named to the 2nd Team All Region. Coach Bates received the honor of Region Coach of the Year.
Having won the at large bid for the National Tournament, the #7 ranked Lady Cougars will be in action again on Friday, November 13, at 12 p.m. against Baptist Bible College, in Kissimmee, in the first match of the NCCAA National Tournament.
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<b>Cougars Fans are invited to cheer for CCC at the National Championships to be held in Kissimmee, Florida on November 12-16. Please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thenccaa.org">www.thenccaa.org</a> for a complete schedule of the National Championships.</b>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=703Lights, Camera, Action!http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=703
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:41:00 -0500
<img src="/images/soccer_field_lights_2.jpg" style="float:right;width:250px;padding-left:10px">For the first time ever, Clearwater Christian College held an evening soccer practice on campus... under lights! Thanks to the generous contributions of donors, CCC now has a full set of field lights—a wonderful addition to the growing athletic department. Dr. Stratton and several alumni came out to shoot a few goal kicks during the first night of practice under the lights.
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Athletes and alumni know all too well that practicing in the intense heat and humidity is difficult at best. Sprints and drills take on a whole new level of conditioning in the heat of Tampa Bay, but now the Cougars will be able to practice in the evening—at a temperature that is much more conducive to the health and well-being of the athletes. The men's and women's soccer teams are thoroughly enjoying the new additions to their home field. Spectators will also appreciate the lights, as evening home games and practices will no longer need to be held at local parks and fields.
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<img src="/images/soccer_field_lights_3.jpg" style="float:left;width:280px;padding-right:10px">James Whitaker, Athletic Director, is thankful for the new field lights. He said, "The lights are a significant upgrade to our athletic facilities and will enable us to do a lot more certainly in the athletic department but also campus wide. Our players were thrilled to be able to practice under the lights for the first time on Tuesday night. This is a great step forward for our soccer programs and we thank God for the way He provided this need."
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The lights on the soccer field will not only benefit CCC athletic teams, but also campus life. No longer will events be restricted to indoor, evening events—the new lights open a world of possibilities!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=7003rd Annual Midnight Madness Kicks Off Basketball Seasonhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=700
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:17:00 -0500
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On Thursday, October 8, CCC students, staff, faculty, and administration came out to open the 2009-2010 basketball season with a bang. Once again, the Old School team entertained attendees with their old school techniques and skills. The 3rd Annual Midnight Madness festivities began at 10:30 p.m. with a basketball game pitting the 2009-2010 Cougars against the Old School Team of alumni and staff. The evening continued with relays, contests, and games, complete with the Cougar and several "mascot friends."
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The Old School Team consisted of President "The Doctor of Defense" Stratton, Terry "The Wild Man" Wild (vice president for institutional advancement), Ryan "The Real Deal" Dupee (vice president for student life), Mark "The Dean of Defense" Bates (women's soccer coach), Matt "Special K" Kellogg (women's basketball coach), James "Boss" Whitaker (athletic director), Jessica "Jump Queen" Wiedeman (resident director of Emmons Hall), and "Tiny" Jim Sanney (assistant men's basketball coach).
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The oldies held their own and won against the Lady Cougars with a score of 17-15. Their victory was short lived, however, as they lost to the men's team. Each game was a ten-minute half.
Among the other events of the night, the crowd favorites were the dunk contest, the 3 point shooting competition, and the inter-squad game playing the men's team against each other.
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If you missed Midnight Madness this year, put it on your calendar for next season! CCC's first 2009-2010 regular season home game is on Friday, November 13 against Piedmont Baptist College.
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Click on the following link to view more photos from the event: <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=224">Photo Gallery: Midnight Madness</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=698Alumni Volleyball Reunionhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=698
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:32:00 -0500
<img src="/images/vball_reunion_photo.jpg" style="float:left;width:300px;padding:10px">Over fourteen alumni, their spouses, and children were part of our first ever Alumni Volleyball reunion held Friday-Saturday, October 2-3, 2009. It was exciting to see our alumni back on campus and a great delight to meet some of their children (ranging from 2 weeks to 12 years) for the first time. The ratio of 'adult to child' was 1 to 1—a delightful reality that created an event full of excitement and youthful 'noise.' Our CCC students enjoyed seeing kids running around a predominantly adult campus, helping to take the edge off of missing younger brothers and sisters who they left behind when they came to school.
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Our event began with a Friday afternoon volleyball practice and evening open gym. Several of our alumni practiced with Coach Denny's team, hoping they still had 'it', while others confirmed the fact that they lost 'it' many years ago. To be honest, they were just as happy to sit around and chat with each other, catching up on old news or talking about their child-raising experiences.
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On Saturday, the group reunited at our indoor picnic of grilled chicken, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, cookies, and chips. Thanks are due to Dr. Carl Martin ('77) for giving up his Saturday to be our grill master. During the picnic, alumni director Ben Puckett presented Coach Denny a dozen roses and a Faithful Servant plaque for her 20 years of ministry at the college and, in particular, to the young ladies who were part of her past teams.
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<img src="/images/vball_reunion_photo_2.jpg" style="float:right;width:225px;padding:10px">Later, our guests met in the gym for the contest between the 2009 CCC volleyball team and the Lakers from Lake Sumter Community College from Leesburg, FL. It took three quick games to defeat the Lady Lakers (25-17, 25-17, and 25-11). Between games two and three, each alumni volleyball player took the end line again, was officially introduced to the crowd, and presented with a carnation bouquet provided by the alumni association. The weekend ended with an ice cream fellowship in the gym served by the current CCC team.
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Special thanks to CCC alumnus Sarah Puckett Taylor ('99) who designed the reunion tee shirt every participant in attendance received.
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To see more photos, click <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=223">VB Reunion Photos</a>. For a list of alumni who attended, click Reunion Participants below.
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Rachel Farrell
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2007
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Erin Thomas
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2005
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Janelle Bordean Barnes
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Amy Madeiros Garvin
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2004
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Jennifer Groschel Wilson
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2002
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Amy Weaver Goebert
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2000
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Kristin Healen Sanney
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1999
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Cathy Trask Knops
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1998
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Karen Lavender Harrison
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Kathy Davies Todd
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1996
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Susan Williams Largent
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1995
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Kim Hester Gullion
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1993
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Suzy Drury Llernena
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Talma Heard Viera
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=681Alpha Chi 2009http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=681
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:36:00 -0500
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On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 12 Clearwater Christian College students were inducted into the Florida Theta Chapter of the National College Honor Society, Alpha Chi. Alpha Chi is a well-known leadership society found in colleges across the country and Puerto Rico. According to the national website, "Alpha Chi is a general honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution's juniors, seniors, and graduate students."
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<b>The 2009 inductees were as follows:</b><br><br>
Kristen Pierce<br>
Jonathan Ohman<br>
Kymberly Murray<br>
Joanna Martin<br>
Eric Kiskaddon<br>
Joshua Kettenton<br>
Katelyn Hughes<br>
Evan Hoyt<br>
James Duncan<br>
Andrea Dobbs<br>
Natalie DeWalt<br>
Janell DeWalt<br><br><td>
<td><b>The 2009 inductees are joined by current members:</b><br><br>
Hillary Alldredge<br>
Paul Conrad<br>
Lucy Heinz<br>
Matthew Kinkade<br>
Shalom Ocampo<br>
Carla Royall<br>
Christine Sugimoto
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New Alpha Chi members pledged to uphold the purposes of Alpha Chi and to strive to make its ideals their ideals in scholarship and service in front of the student body, faculty, and staff of CCC. Embodying this pledge, Alpha Chi members continuously offer their tutoring services to CCC students.
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Following the induction of new members, the installation of chapter officers was performed. The 2009-2010 officers are Lucy Heinz, President; Evan Hoyt, Vice President; Kristin Pierce, Secretary/Treasurer; and Joshua Kettenton, Chaplain. After repeating their oaths of office, each member received his or her respective symbols of duty and swore to uphold the motto and charge of Alpha Chi.
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Click on the following link for more photos from the event: <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=220">Photo Gallery: Alpha Chi Induction</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=680CCC Welcomes New Staff and Faculty Membershttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=680
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:47:00 -0500
Throughout the history of Clearwater Christian College, students have enjoyed the benefits of longevity and stability within the faculty and staff. This year the College has been blessed with the addition of several new members into the CCC family. Retirement and relocation to be closer to family have claimed a few, but on the whole, the Lord has blessed the College with faithful men and women who are dedicated to impacting eternity through the ministries of CCC.
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<h3>Faculty</h3>
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<br> <b>Helene Peters, Ph. D.</b><br>
<i>University of the Free State, South Africa</i><br>
Associate Professor of Life Sciences
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<br><b>Keith Champion, M.A.</b><br>
<i>Western Michigan University</i><br>
Assistant Athletic Director
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<h3>Staff</h3>
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<br><b>Samuel Alldredge, B.S. </b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
Resident Director of Steele Hall
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<br><b>Dennis Burggraff</b><br>
<i>Minneapolis Vocational School, Culinary Arts</i><br>
Food Service Director
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<br><b>Matthew Cannon, B.A.</b><br>
<i>University of South Florida</i><br>
Security Officer
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<br><b>Judy Champion, B.S.</b><br>
<i>Western Michigan University</i><br>
Assistant for Christian Ministries<br>
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<br><b>John Cruice, B.S.</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
Student Recruiter
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<br><b>Tammi Cruice, B.A.</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
Admissions Facilitator<br>
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<br><b>Colleen Gumbert, B.A. </b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
Administrative Assistant - Admissions Office
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<br><b>Melanee Halstead, M.S.S.</b><br>
<i>United States Sports Academy</i><br>
Assistant to the Dean of Women<br>
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<br><b>Raul Hernandez, B.S.</b><br>
<i>Trinity International University</i><br>
Baseball Coach
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<br><b>Josh Hoag</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
Resident Director of Merritt's Hall<br>
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<br><b>Bethany Kaplan, B.S.</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
Accountant
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<br><b>Kelly MacLeod</b><br>
<i>Oxford High School</i><br>
Director of Custodial Services<br>
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<br><b>Amandy Towry, B.A.</b><br>
<i>Clearwater Christian College</i><br>
Resident Director of Paden Hall
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=658Faithful Service Recognizedhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=658
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:16:00 -0500
Every year, the administration, faculty, and staff of Clearwater Christian College pause to acknowledge the commitment of fellow employees. During a week of annual preparation for the coming school year, several CCC employees were recognized for their faithful service, six of whom were presented with 20-year Service Recognitions. This year recipients include the following faculty and staff:
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<h3>For 20 years of service</h3>
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<br><br> <b>Dr. Kris DeWitt</b><br>
Professor of Psychology
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<br><br><b>Dr. Vickie Denny</b><br>
Chair of Department of ESS
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<br><br><b>Mr. Frank Partridge</b><br>
Associate Professor of History<br>
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<br><br><b>Dr. David Richter</b><br>
Professor of Psychology<br>
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<br><br><b>Mrs. Pat Youstra</b><br>
Associate Professor of Business Education<br>
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<br><br><b>Mrs. Sue Olsen</b><br>
Library Technical Assistant<br>
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<h3>For 15 years of service</h3>
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<br><br><b>Mrs. Linda Grieves</b><br>
Food Service
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<br><br><b>Miss Karin Lovik</b><br>
Student Life Technical Assistant
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For 10 years of service</h3>
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<br><br><b>Mr. Tony Rendina </b><br>
Food Service
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For 5 years of service</h3>
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<br><br><b>Dr. Carl Martin</b><br>
Associate Professor of Bible
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<br><br><b>Mr. Ryan McNamara</b><br>
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
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<br><br><b>Mr. Dan Wareing</b><br>
Annual Fund Director<br>
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<br><br><b>Mr. Bill Vasser</b><br>
Lead Developer and Database Administrator<br>
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<br><br><b>Mrs. Dorothy Brown</b><br>
Steele Hall Secretary<br>
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Currently, CCC has 122 employees who have ministered a total of 1,105 years. Excluding 2009 new hires, the average length of tenure at CCC is 10.14 years. 34 faculty and staff members are CCC alumni and 28 are parents of graduates. God has blessed the college with faithful men and women who are willing to spend their lives in the service of the next generation.
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Congratulations to the 2009 Service Recognition recipients!
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=640Keeping Christ First in Community Outreachhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=640
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:33:00 -0500
<img src="/images/soccer_clinic-1.jpg" style="float:left;width:200px;padding-right:10px">On Saturday, August 29, the Clearwater Christian College men's and women's soccer teams held a sports clinic in conjunction with Skycrest Christian School in Clearwater, Florida. Twenty-eight men and six women athletes gave up their Saturday and spent it teaching children the basics of soccer.
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Rick Green, the Skycrest KidsZone Soccer Coach was very appreciative. He said, "I am not sure that I can say thank you enough for the 'servant's heart' that your men's and women's soccer teams displayed this past Saturday. The light of Christ showed through your program so brightly that we could have held this clinic at midnight and it would have looked like high noon... while their uniforms may have said Clearwater Christian College, their passion and energy spoke volumes about the real team they played for—God's team!"
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Over 100 K-4 to 4th grade children were in attendance at the KidzZone soccer clinic. Some CCC athletes taught ball handling, passing, shooting, and dribbling, while others conducted specific skill clinics. During the breaks, CCC athletes brought the children together and shared the plan of salvation using the J316 Ball—a special ministry tool similar to the Wordless Book. The day was rounded out with a ladder tournament, World Cup games, and then finished with the Player of the Day award bestowed upon each child in attendance.
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Senior accounting major and CCC athlete, Justin Makso enjoyed the experience. "The clinic was a lot of fun. Spending time teaching kids something that I love to do is always exciting. It reminds me of how I used to be when I was their age and gives me an opportunity to give back in the same way that my coaches have done for me my whole life. The soccer team and I spent time teaching the kids new games that are not only fun, but also teach the fundamentals of soccer that need to be practiced from a young age. I would certainly go help out at the clinic again."
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In a letter of thanks to Dr. Stratton, Rick Green said, "Our cup overflowed with the love and service of your young adults. At our service on Sunday morning, there was still a buzz going on about your clinic." Skycrest Christian School and Church was blessed by the physical and spiritual efforts of the men's and women's soccer teams.
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Click on the following link for more photos from the event: <br>
<a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/studentlife/picviewer.asp?ObjectID=217">Photo Gallery: Soccer Clinic</a>
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=612Running With Purpose—Daryl Mullholandhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=612
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:41:00 -0500
<b>A Challenging Race</b> - Daryl Mullholand, athletic trainer and associate professor of exercise and sport science at Clearwater Christian College, knows exactly what a rush of adrenaline can do for a person. As a runner, cyclist, swimmer, athletic trainer, and avid youth instructor, he does it all—and then some.
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<img src="/images/Daryl_swimming.jpg" style="float:right;width:190px;padding:10px">This summer, Mullholand qualified for the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, a world-famous race held each year in San Francisco, California. The Escape from Alcatraz includes a boat ride to the prison island of Alcatraz, a 1.5-mile swim across the San Francisco Bay, an arduous 18-mile bike ride through the Presidio and Golden Gate Park, and a final 8-mile run across the pavement and sand of the Golden Gate Recreation Area.
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"Participating in the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon was a great experience," said the 44-year-old athlete. With difficulties beginning right off the boat, Mullholand said that swimming against the current was not easy. "If you swam directly toward the shore, you were fine."
The 1-mile "warm up run" to Marina Green began immediately after reaching shore. At Marina Green, athletes mounted their bikes and started the 18-mile cycling portion of the race. "The trail was so hilly that had I gone slowly, I would have fallen off my bike! <img src="/images/Daryl_Running.jpg" style="float:left;width:150px;padding:10px"> It was an unbelievably fast descent. I'm sure that I was going easily over 40 miles an hour." The bumpy roads, combined with sharp turns and hills made for an exciting leg of the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
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After the cycling portion, athletes had to exhibit incredible physical stamina for the final 8-mile run to the finish line. The trail wound over pavement, through sand, and up a 400-step sand ladder. According to the official Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon website, there is no other obstacle in the triathlon circuit as difficult as the sand ladder. Once he reached the top, Mullholand completed the final sprint to the finish line—the last test of endurance for the exhausted athletes. "It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience." Andy Potts, professional runner, won the 2009 Escape from Alcatraz triathlon for the third straight year. Mullholand said that it was an honor to run with such amazing, talented people.
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<b>A Focused Beginning</b> - Training for the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon involved running up and down the Tampa Bay Memorial or Sand Key bridges, constantly logging 6-8 miles on Clearwater and Indian Rocks beaches, "moderate" 10-12 mile runs focusing on endurance, swimming in the cold Gulf waters, and 40-60 mile long bike rides through the hills of San Antonio. "To train for the triathlon, I had to decide what my goals were for the race. Based on those goals, I set up a training plan that began several months before the race."
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Mullholand used his preparations for the triathlon as a way to develop his spiritual walk. "Like my walk with the Lord, [training for a triathlon] is a journey. My focus is on the finish because 'I press toward the mark for the prize...'. When I accepted the Lord there was no way I could fully understand everything concerning my Christian Walk. Just like it takes time to condition your body, it takes time to develop a personal relationship with the Lord.
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In my everyday walk I find that I have my ups and downs. The same is true with race preparation; there are days when you feel great and can 'put the hammer down' and then you have days in which you struggle to just put one foot in front of the other."
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Mullholand runs with a purpose by using the race as a platform for ministry. His passion for finishing strong mirrors his job at CCC. "I have the desire to finish strong no matter what it takes. I put in months of hard work before a race and I want to see it pay off in the end. Being a good teacher takes the same kind of hard work. Standing in front of the class is like race day; however, it takes many hours of preparation to prepare for each day of teaching. God wants us to give our best each day and that is what I strive to do."
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During the summer, CCC athletic trainer Mullholand conducts a College for Kids camp program for children K-5. "College for Kids is an enrichment program for children having completed kindergarten through fifth grade (K-5). It is a program where the children have the opportunity to have fun and learn a variety of topics over the summer. Topics range from photography, tae bo, sign language, French, Spanish, rocketry, Africa, Journalism, reading, and much, much more." Mullholand enjoys investing his time and skills in the next generation. For more information about <a target="_blank" href="http://www.spcollege.edu/ac/c4k/">College for Kids</a>, please contact St. Petersburg College or visit their website.
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<b>A Purpose for Life</b> - Running has become a daily exercise for CCC Trainer Daryl Mullholand; but, running is only a small glimpse into his character. By using principles learned while training for triathlons, Mullholand has molded his classroom teaching into an effective outreach to CCC students. "One of the most important principles of training is consistency and discipline. Just like our fellowship with Christ, being consistent with devotions and prayer will enhance our relationship. This same consistency is needed to develop any exercise regimen. Discipline comes in when you don't feel like doing it or have trouble finding time in the day. Another key principle I try to teach my students is a positive lifestyle change. I want them to find something active that they can do and enjoy for the rest of their lives."
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"Many other principles and exercises that relate to training and running fit many of my lectures. I incorporate the use of lactate threshold training, tempo training, long-slow distance training, speed training, nutrition, minimizing over-training and overuse injuries, etc. I am able to discuss each of these in my kinesiology, nutrition, conditioning & fitness classes, and athletic injury classes. I find it invaluable to bring real-life experience into the classroom."
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Mullholand has participated in six 70.3 Ironman distance triathlons (one being the World Championship), Olympic distance triathlons, and sprint distance triathlons. "I have been running all of my life, but I would say I've been a serious runner for the last 10 years." He plans on running the Disney Marathon in January 2010 and hopes to one day qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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"Running starts with one foot in front of the other. A consistent routine will get you to the finish line every time!"
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=611Denny Enters Second Year As NCCAA Presidenthttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=611
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:56:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/coach_denny.jpg">Dr. Vickie Denny, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Teacher Education and Chair of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, recently began her second year as acting president of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). As head coach of the Clearwater Christian College women's volleyball team, she has spent years pursuing excellence on the court.
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As acting president of the NCCAA, Dr. Denny chairs the Administration Committee by overseeing the policies and procedures of the organization. Her nomination for president was supported by the association and voted on by the member NCCAA I and II schools. A proponent of character in athletics, Dr. Denny said, "I want to see us emphasize and protect the student athlete at NCCAA member schools, but most importantly, I want to emphasize biblical principles and Christian ethics in athletics."
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One of her notable accomplishments as acting president was the establishment of a team academic award for any athletic team that acquired a team GPA of 3.4 or above. She also helped establish a code of ethics for all players and coaches. Presently, Dr. Denny is reviewing the NCCAA II handbook, editing, improving, and revising the text for clarification and consistency. Overall, it is her goal to make the NCCAA a professional, Christian athletic association.
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Dr. Denny began coaching at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in 1982 and was involved in the program for six years. She has been acting as head coach at CCC for the past twenty years. "I started in the leadership as a regional volleyball chair," she says, "and then was voted to be the National Volleyball Chair for three years, which turned into four. I have been a member of the [NCCAA] Board for the past four years."
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Also a contributing writer to the American Volleyball Coaches Association's (AVCA) journal "Volleyball ACE™ Power Tips," Dr. Denny has lent her coaching expertise to volleyball clubs across the country.
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Over the course of her career, Dr. Denny has accumulated 753 wins, 661 of which were at Clearwater Christian College. For a more extensive account of Dr. Denny's coaching record and academic achievements, please visit her <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/academics/undergrad/faculty/vickiedenny.asp">profile</a>.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=610Excellence on the Courthttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=610
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:17:00 -0500
<img src="/images/08_vball_champs.jpg" style="float:right;width:400px;padding:10px">The athletic department of Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce that the CCC Lady Cougars volleyball team has received the 2008-2009 ACVA Team Excellence Award. In order to qualify for this award, all team members must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale for the entire school year. The 2008-2009 award marks the eighth time the Lady Cougars have earned this distinctive honor.
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The grade point average of the 2008-2009 Lady Cougars was 3.34. Team members included: Laura Banks, Ginette Cerrud, Evelyn Compton, Peggy Compton, Rachel Farrell, Alyssa Hallice, Summer Jelsma, Emma Kile, Ashley Lawson, Erin Madray, Sarah Sibert, Kayla Whitely, and Christine Sugimoto. Manager Danielle Heffernan and Rebekah Monhollen statistician were also included in the receipt of the AVCA Team Excellence Award.
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Coach Vickie Denny said, "I am always pleased when we qualify for this award. CCC athletics works on a philosophy based upon the Bible verse that says, 'Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.' We set our goals for the team before every season, and one of the goals is to qualify for the AVCA Team Academic Award. Every year we have won the AVCA Team Academic Award, we have also won our NCCAA National Championship. For our program, there seems to be a strong connection with academic success and athletic success."
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=609Best of the Best—ROTC Cadet Recognized for Servicehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=609
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:52:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/James_Leenman_grad_photo.jpg">James Leenman, 2009 graduate of Clearwater Christian College, is one of the best of the best. Not only did James complete his Bachelor of Arts in History this past year, but was also commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
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Recently, an article appeared in the Greenville News (Greenville, SC) in which James was lauded for his accomplishments at CCC, the Tampa Bay chapter of the ROTC, and the United States Air Force. The 2009 graduate was named Distinguished Graduate of the 158th Detachment of the United States Air Force ROTC. James, through a cross-town agreement with the University of South Florida, also became the first CCC student recognized as the detachment's Cadet of the Year.
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Trying to complete his education requirements and balance a full schedule of work and military duties, while still finding time to enjoy his college experience, left James quite busy. "Whenever I wasn't working or doing something for ROTC, I tried to spend time with my friends. My typical week during my senior year involved about 4 hours of sleep a night, if I was lucky. I was at USF six times a week almost every week, especially during the spring. It was tough." In his 'free time,' James also earned his pilot's license.
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An active supporter of community outreach, James was a mentor through Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America and an officer of the CCC Political Club. He was also the Sports Information Director at CCC, reporting directly to the Athletic Director, Coach James Whitaker. As SID, James was responsible for accurate and timely posting of all athletic scores on the CCC website. When asked about James, Coach Whitaker said, "I created the SID position when I first came to CCC. Since I had taught and coached James while he was in high school, I knew that he would do a great job—and he didn't disappoint me! James did a wonderful job as our first SID. I really appreciate his initiative, leadership, and sense of responsibility in this important position. If I gave him a job to do, I knew he would do it well."
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This summer, James has been working at his mother's new music store located in Greenville, SC as he waits for God's direction on the next step in his career.
We're proud of you, James!
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=608Hernandez New Baseball Coachhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=608
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:05:00 -0500
<img style="float: left; padding: 5px 10px 0 0;" src="http://www.clearwater.edu/images/campusnews/Raul_Hernandez-2.jpg">Clearwater Christian College is pleased to welcome a new baseball coach to the family. The Cougars baseball team will be incredibly blessed by the coaching experience brought to the field by Coach Raul Hernandez. Bringing a passion for using baseball as a tool for mentoring young men and a platform for sharing Christ with others, Coach Hernandez is looking forward to building a successful baseball program at CCC—a program that is successful both athletically and spiritually.
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Coach Hernandez has ten years experience as an athletic director and has coached baseball at the college and high school levels for over 12 years. He has been blessed with over 150 wins as a head varsity coach, with two Final Four appearances and a state championship. For the past two years, Raul has been the athletic director and baseball coach at Northside Christian School in St. Petersburg, Florida. Under his leadership, the athletic program and baseball teams at NCS have flourished. Coach Hernandez has also taken several baseball teams on mission trips to the Dominican Republic.
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Coach Hernandez played collegiate baseball at Trinity International University. After earning his bachelor's degree in psychology, he went on to serve as an assistant baseball coach at the University. He said, "Baseball is a game that allows for many opportunities to inject teaching moments at various times; I hope to take advantage of every one of those moments at CCC."
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Athletic Director James Whitaker is anticipating a great year for the Cougars baseball team. "We're excited to be able to add Raul to our coaching staff. I was impressed immediately with his vision for the baseball program—both on and off the field. His goals are to develop a winning program without sacrificing our goals of using baseball as a tool for discipleship and a platform for ministry."
Raul and his wife Mariella live in St. Petersburg and have 3 daughters, Genesis, Jasmine, and Trinity.
http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=602New Academic Minors Added to the Cataloghttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=602
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:11:00 -0500
The Communication Arts department at Clearwater Christian College is pleased to announce the addition of two new minors. Beginning in Fall 2009, students will be able to enroll in Journalism/Mass Communication and Theatre minors. <img src="/images/LWW-Campus_News-2.jpg" style="float:right;width:260px;padding:10px">The purpose of the Journalism/Mass Communication minor is to provide English and communications arts majors with the opportunity to have a journalistic concentration. The theatre minor allows students who are interested in a possible future in dramatic production the necessary experience with all associated facets of this medium. Furthermore, either of these minors may be combined with any major to add weight to vocational, ministerial, or educational pursuits.
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According to Dr. Bob Cundiff, department chair, the Communication Arts department is excited to offer two new minors in Journalism/Mass Communication and Theatre. Dr. Cundiff says he "believes that a number of students who are majoring in other areas—business, music, the sciences, for example—and are also interested in Journalism/Mass Communication or theatre, would be interested in adding a minor in one of these areas. It is great preparation to take courses, even a minor, in subjects in which they are interested. Graduates might be able to teach in these areas, or use the training in whatever vocation the Lord might bring their way."
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These additions to the CCC course offerings will give students a streamlined educational experience that will support a decision to enter the fields of communication, journalism, and theatre. Due to the automatic Bible minor present in every CCC degree, the student desiring to pursue a Journalism/Mass Communication or Theatre minor will aquire supplementary Biblical understanding, while promoting journalistic and communicative expertise.
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For more information on these and other course offerings, visit the <a href="http://www.clearwater.edu/academics/undergrad">academics</a> section of our web site or contact the admissions department by email <a target=" _blank" href="mailto:admissions@clearwater.edu">admissions@clearwater.edu</a> or by phone 800-348-4463.
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=600CCC Professor Published and Recognized by Journalhttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=600
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:52:00 -0500
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Mr. Steve Casarow, MBA, assistant professor of Business and Information Systems Management and division head for the Information Systems Management program,
was recently published in the <i>FMI*IGF Journal</i> from the Financial Management Institute of Canada. His article entitled <i>Subordinates and Supervisor Relationships</i> "explores the
individuals (subordinates), then the managers (supervisors), using a brief literary review and the concepts found in Quinn's book, <i>Building the Bridge
as you Walk on it: A Guide for Leading Change</i>, and provides a plan for building a workplace of success."
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In pursuit of his DBA at Argosy University, Mr. Casarow researched workplace dynamics and found that communication is the key to fostering positive relationships
between supervisors and subordinates. "Improving relationships requires an understanding of what obstructs or assists in the communication process; knowing is the
first step to reconciliation or improvement."
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"Leading by example is relevant if you want others to follow while you are building a bridge to walk on." By applying Mr. Casarow's business strategy to the
Christian walk, it can be surmised that leading by example is only profitable to observers if you are modeling an ethical, moral, <i>active</i> Christian walk. He said,
"The content [of the article] could apply to any individual in any organization" including the body of Christ.
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Steve Casarow and his wife, Pattye, have been members of the CCC staff since 2002. In addition to teaching at CCC, Mr. Casarow is an employee of Craig Duncan
Insurance, a branch of State Farm Insurance, and an amateur pilot. Mr. Casarow's article can be read at
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http://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=599The 2008 Causeway Receives Award of Excellencehttp://www.clearwater.edu/news/campusnews.asp?ObjectID=599
Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:31:00 -0500
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According to the press release from Taylor Publishing, "The Clearwater Christian College yearbook staff has been recognized by Taylor Publishing with an Award of Excellence honoring its accomplishments in yearbook design and coverage." CCC has consistently received this prestigious award every year since 1999.
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Each year, Taylor Publishing evaluates yearbooks on the basis of style, theme development, design and layout, photo content, and packaging. The 2008 <i>Causeway</i> scored highly in all of these areas and appears in the Taylor Publishing's <i>Yearbook Yearbook</i>.
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<span class=smalltext>2008 <i>Causeway</i> Yearbook Staff</span>
</div>Reva Munro, yearbook advisor, has been on the yearbook staff for fifteen years. She states "The <i>Causeway</i> is to be a history of the school year. We want the book to be a testimony to the Lord. We chose a theme that can be developed with a spiritual emphasis. Many of our books have been used as sample books; we feel that this is a way to give our testimony to the public schools." The staff included Rebecca Wood (editor), Jennifer Bolan, Jennifer Duncan, Annette Dzedzy, and Joy Morrill.
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The 2008 <i>Causeway</i> was produced using InDesign2 and Photoshop. Each yearbook staff member is assigned spreads. They are responsible for the pictures, captions, headlines, and feature articles for their assigned spreads.
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